SEVENTH DAY OF THE NOVENA FOR PRIESTS:
St. John Vianney, humble in all things
‘Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.’ (Matt 23:12)
O holy priest of Ars, your life was filled with humility. You wore an old cassock, you ate meager meals. You realized that before the throne of god you were one of His creatures, made to glorify God and praise Him in all things. You said that the ‘first virtue is humility; the second, humility; and the third, humility.’ You counseled people to remain humble, remain simple, and the more one is so, the more good he will do. Your aimplicity of soul and your uncluttered way of life led you to sanctity.
O humble St. John Vianney, when our priests forget that they are totally dependant on god for everything, intercede for them with Almighty God, to allow them to see that without their Creator nothing is possible and that they must rely on God for everything. He is their Creator, who keeps them in existence at every moment. Obtain for all priests, religious, and seminarians the grace of humility. May their lives exemplify your humility and simplicity, a life uncluttered, a life totally dependant on God.
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 them and intercede for them in all their needs and troubles. O St John Vianney, I have confidence in your interecession. Pray for them in a special way during this novena.
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