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Novena to Sto. Niño (9th day)

ACT OF CONTRITION

PETITION

Oh merciful Jesus! You have said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life!”; we beseech you to guide us on our way to heaven so that we may be able to surmount all the difficulties and obstacles we will encounter in this deceptive world.

Grant to us also the virtue of hope so that we will always thirst for the heavenly things and for your glory. This we ask you in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 3 Our Father
  • 3 Hail Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Ask Sto. Niño for your requests…
  • Supplications to Sto. Niño…
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Novena to Sto. Niño (8th day)

ACT OF CONTRITION

PETITION

Oh merciful Jesus! You opened the gates of heaven for us through your death and resurrection; we implore you to grant us eternal life after our sojourn here on earth. We ask you this in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 2 Our Father
  • 3 Hail Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Ask Sto. Niño for…
  • Supplications to Sto. Niño…
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Novena to Sto. Niño (7th Day)

ACT OF CONTRITION

PETITION

Oh, most merciful Jesus! You had always obeyed your heavenly Father even unto death; we beseech you to grant us the grace of being always docile to the promptings of the Holy Spirit so that we will always glorify your Father in heaven. This we ask you in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 3 Our Father
  • 3 Hail Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Ask Sto. Niño for your petition
  • Supplications to Sto. Niño…
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Novena to Sto. Niño (6th day)

ACT OF CONTRITION

PETITION

Oh, most loving Jesus! You gave us an example of a chaste life while you were on earth; we implore you to grant us the virtue of chastity so that we may always live a chaste life in whatever state of life we have chosen. This we ask in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 3 Our Father
  • 3 Hail Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Now ask Sto. Niño for….
  • Supplications to Sto. Niño

continues in the next post

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Novena to Sto. Niño (5th day)

ACT OF CONTRITION

PETITION

Oh Merciful Jesus! You have said, “There will be more rejoicing in heaven for one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just who don’t need repentance”, we beseech you to grant us the grace of repentance so that we may repent of our sins and live for you alone. This we ask in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 3 Our Father
  • 3 Hail Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Pray to Sto. Niño for your intentions…
  • Supplications
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Novena to Sto. Niño (4th day)

PETITION

Oh merciful Jesus, you had forgiven those who crucified you, we implore you to give us a forgiving heart so that we may always pardon those who hurt us in word or in deed. This we ask in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 3 Our Father
  • 3 Haily Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Now ask Sto. Niño for your request…
  • Supplications to Sto. Niño

(continues on next post…)

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Novena to Sto. Niño (de Cebu) 2nd Day

ACT OF CONTRITION

PETITION

Oh most loving Jesus, who has shown your love to us by dying on the cross and by giving yourself to us in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, we beseech you to share with us your love so that we may always love you with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our strength. And also so that we may love our neighbors as ourselves. This we ask you in Your Holy Name. Amen

  • Pray 3 Our Fathers
  • 3 Haily Mary
  • 3 Glory Be
  • Ask Sto. Niño for your petitions…
  • Supplications to Sto. Niño

Continues on next post…

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Fatima Prayer

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com

The Fatima Prayer, was taught by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917 to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. The three shepherd children – Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia, were asked to recite this prayer at the end of each decade of the rosary. It was approved for public use in 1930, and has since become a common (though optional) part of the Rosary.


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Our Lady of Fatima 9-day Novena

9-Day Novena (May 4-12)

The Novena to Our Lady of Fatima is a nine-day prayer dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary who appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. The novena is typically prayed from May 4th to May 12th, leading up to the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th.

This Novena is adopted from Catholic Crusade. Choosing this version as it is easy to pray and complete. We have been in Fatima, Portugal and it was one of the most beautiful and grand pilgrimage sites. Photo below shows the inside of Fatima cathedral.

Novena follows…

Photo I took from our visit

OPENING PRAYERS (every day)
O Most Holy Virgin Mary, you came to Fatima to reveal the graces that come from praying the Holy Rosary to three little shepherd children. Inspire us with a sincere love of this devotion so that, like the shepherd children, it is not a burdensome task but a life-giving prayer. May our prayers and meditations on the mysteries of our redemption bring us closer to your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Day 1

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Like the children of Fatima, we want to bring God’s word to others. Give us the strength, O Lord, to overcome our doubts so that we may be messengers of the Gospel. We know that Jesus lives in our hearts and we receive Him in the Eucharist. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 2

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, we pray that we may be like you and follow your example. We pray for all those who face oppression, that they will find peace. We pray and give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 3

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, Today, we pray for an end to the suffering and injustice that plague so many parts of the world. Through the power of the Lord, you performed a miracle at Fatima and made the sun dance for thousands of people to see. Please intercede for those who are suffering. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.

Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 4

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, let us pray today for humility to seek forgiveness for our sins and make amends for our misdeeds. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 5

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, may we offer everything we do today to our Lord. As we make this offering, we think of people who are affected by our actions each day. We ask God to help us be motivated by love and compassion. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 6

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, sometimes we live in fear and we are too afraid to let go of our anxieties. We want to be God’s instruments to achieve His will and to bring Him glory. Today we ask through your intercession, that Jesus help us to trust in Him like the children at Fatima. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.


Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 7

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, show us how to pray always. Teach us how to speak to God as a friend. Help us to make time for silence in our hectic days so that we may listen to what God has to tell us. Throughout the business of our days, help us remember God and have our hearts centered on Him. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially… 

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 8

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, today we pray for your Son to come to our aid and end the suffering and wars throughout the world. Help us to be like the children at Fatima; loving, trusting and faithful. May we pray to bring peace to our own world in our own small way by choosing to love and trust in the Lord. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially… 

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

Day 9

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Lady of Fatima, thank you for appearing to the children at Fatima and delivering messages that are still relevant to us today. We pray again and again for peace in the world and for an end to war. May we continue to pray and sacrifice as you requested. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers. 

Especially…

(mention your request)

Concluding Prayer

Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)

 Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

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Prayer to St. Pedro Calungsod

After Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, Calungsod is the second Filipino to be declared a saint. He’s also known as Peter Calungsod and Pedro Calonsor. Was a Visyan migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist who, along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution in Guam for their missionary work in 1672 (Wikipedia).

Feast day: April 2

Canonized: October 21, 2012