Novena to St.
Benedict
First day
O glorious St. Benedict, sublime model of all virtues, pure vessel of
God's grace! Behold me, humbly kneeling at thy feet. I implore thy loving heart
to pray for me before the throne of God. To thee I have recourse in all the
dangers which daily surround me. Shield me against my enemies, inspire me to
imitate thee in all things. May thy blessing be with me always, so that I may
shun whatever God forbids and avoid the occasions of sin.
Graciously obtain for me from God those favors and graces of which I
stand so much in need, in the trials, miseries and afflictions of life. Thy
heart was always so full of love, compassion, and mercy toward those who were
afflicted or troubled in any way. Thou didst never dismiss without consolation
and assistance anyone who had recourse to thee. I therefore invoke thy powerful
intercession, in the confident hope that thou wilt hear my prayers and obtain
for me the special grace and favor I so earnestly implore…
(Mention your intentions here)
If it be for the greater glory of God and the welfare of my soul.
Help me, O great St. Benedict, to live and die as a faithful child of
God, to be ever submissive to His holy will, and to attain the eternal
happiness of heaven. Amen.
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