Question about novena intentions

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I have been praying novenas for a laundry list of intentions - a list of maybe 10-15 things. From my family and I’s continued great health, to praying for our family to be comforted in our grief over losing my aunt, new job (with very specific details), for help going to church more, for new and loyal friends, for help with anxiety, etc.

Is there any reason I should pray for one concern at a time? Is a novena supposed to be more focused?
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There is no specific way, although most say “mention your inteion here”. Singular.
I would simply say
“For God’s will to be done in my needs and the needs of those dear to ma, and that I may have the grace to see it”.

And see what happens. 😉
 
Yeah, most of the ones I pray say intentions plural. That isn’t my question. My question was more as to the large number of items I pray for. Instead of 3 items, 15.
 
God hears all prayers. He diesn’t turn off at a magic number, be at peace.
 
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It’s fine. I just did a Novena and had about 10 things on my list. Plus we were all collectively praying for the intentions everyone doing the novena posted. It was a large online group, hundreds of intentions ranging from world peace to healing a loved one to bringing one’s family member back to the faith. You can pray for as many intentions as you want. God doesn’t have limits.
 
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Thank you! Not that it is even a big deal about the # of intentions but I wondered if I was supposed to keep it short & simple. I have read that God wants us to be specific in our prayers. When I say prayers of thanksgiving, I say thank you for the specific things that I was so happy and grateful about.
 
It’s fine to be specific in your prayers, but God doesn’t “want” us to be anything but sincere. He wants us to not be afraid to ask Him for specific things, but He knows what is in your heart, so even if you’re too flustered to find the right words, or you accidentally forget one intention when you pray, God knows what you mean.
 
That is an excellent point - and a comforting one. Thank you for taking the time to answer me.
 
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