Novenas?

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I’m not sure this is the right thread, sorry if it’s not. I guess what I want to know is this–I know there are novena prayers for many saints–St. Michael, St. Jude, St. Therese…etc. Even if there are no formal, written novena prayers, can you still do a novena to a saint? Probably a dumb question, but I’ve never heard of anyone doing a novena to some of the not as popular saints and was curious.
 
Yes, I would think tthat you can pray a novena to a very forgotten Saint. It is just like any other novena to an extremely popular Saint (like Mary or St. Francis). And if you can’t find a novena that you like or just can’t find one at all, I am sure that you can write your own.🙂
 
I like this idea, but would also like to suggest for everyone the web-site PrayMoreNovenas.com. Join us in the regular novenas that John-Paul outlines for us.
 
Yes, I would think tthat you can pray a novena to a very forgotten Saint. It is just like any other novena to an extremely popular Saint (like Mary or St. Francis). And if you can’t find a novena that you like or just can’t find one at all, I am sure that you can write your own.🙂
Hmmm…write my own? I definitely can’t find one for this saint. I think I might do that. I can’t find much about him at all, but came across him quite by accident (or not?)
 
Yes, I would think tthat you can pray a novena to a very forgotten Saint. It is just like any other novena to an extremely popular Saint (like Mary or St. Francis). And if you can’t find a novena that you like or just can’t find one at all, I am sure that you can write your own.🙂
When you take a look at a lot of the novenas, there is a definite pattern to them. Most start with a “Lord, have mercy” sequence. Then a salute to the Trinity with another request for mercy. Then, there may be an address to Our Lady (“pray for us”). The next section addresses the saint being invoked–his/her qualities, deeds, holy “nicknames”, etc. This is the bulk of the prayer. Each line usually ends with a “pray for us”, “we beseech thee, hear us” or another such phrase. Following this part is a “Lamb of God” sequence. Next, a refrain/response (“Pray for us, O Holy…” “That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.”) Finally, a “Let us Pray” closing prayer. So, really, once you’ve got the pattern down, writing your own novena shouldn’t be too hard. And, hey!, I’m a warrior always looking for another good novena! 😉
 
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