Novena to St John Vianney:
FIRST DAY:
Sr John Vianney, who accepted the cross
‘If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and begin to follow in my footsteps.’ (Matt 16:24)
O holy priest of Ars, as a young seminarian you encounteres many obstacles on the road to the priesthood, but you realized that to suffer with Christ on Calvary, and so, if following our Lord meant taking up His cross, you lovingly embraced it. Your mott in life became loving while suffering and suffering in order to love. You did not get discouraged, but your strong faith united you closer to Jesus every day of your life.
O great St John Vianney, you what it is needed for the salvation of priests-a strong faith able to accept the will of God in all things. If they want to serve Christ, they took must take up their cross and follow Him. By your prayers, obtain for them a heart full of courage and strength; obtain for our priests, religious, and seminarians that same courage and strength to follow Jesus whole-heartedly even if it means following Him to Calvary. Interced for them before the Lord that they may do the will of god, obey the commandments, and loyally love the Church, the Bride of Christ
Novena Prayer
O holy priest of Ars, St John Marie Vianney, you loved God and served Him faithfully as His priest. Now you see God face to face in heaven. You never despaired but persevered in your faith until you died. Remember now the dangers, fears and anxieties that surround our priests and intercede for them in all their needs and troubles.
O St John Vianney, I have confidence in your intercession. Pray for them in a special way during this novena.
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