The Novena: Praying for the Next Future SaintsDuring this All Saints&#039; Retreat, discover and pray for five holy figures who could be canonized in the near future: Fulton J. Sheen, Blessed Stanley Rother, Michelle Duppong, Father Walter Ciszek, and Blessed Miriam Teresa. Each represents a unique path to God, offering us inspiration and encouragement to follow in their footsteps toward holiness.Through their shining examples, we recognize that we too are called to holiness and are invited to walk alongside them in our daily lives. Program:<ul><li>Day 1: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen - To Speak Well for God</li><li>Day 2: Blessed Stanley Rother - To Stand Against Evil</li><li>Day 3: Michelle Duppong - To Suffer in Faithful Love</li><li>Day 4: Father Walter Ciszek- To “Give God your Lousy Best”</li><li>Day 5: Father Solanus Casey - To open the door to the needs of others</li><li>Day 6: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos - To Be Joyful for the Lord</li></ul> Let&#039;s be inspired by their lives and pray for their canonization!

The next American Saints - examples to deepen your faith

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen

From Captivity to Joy and Faith: A Novena Inspired by St. Josephine BakhitaJoin us as we honor St. Josephine Bakhita, a shining example of forgiveness, resilience, and faith, through nine transformative days of prayer and reflection. Each day, we will journey deeper into themes inspired by her life, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, healing, and connection with God.Here&#039;s what you can expect during the novena:<ul><li>Day 1: Forgiveness and Liberation – Reflect on the power of letting go and finding freedom in forgiveness.</li><li>Day 2: Protection of the Innocent and Our Children – Pray for the safety and well-being of the vulnerable and young.</li><li>Day 3: Healing from Physical and Emotional Scars – Seek God&#039;s grace to mend past wounds and find peace.</li><li>Day 4: Courage to Follow God&#039;s Will – Ask for boldness to embrace God&#039;s plan for your life.</li><li>Day 5: Finding Beauty and Goodness in All Circumstances – Learn to see God&#039;s presence, even in challenges.</li><li>Day 6: Gratitude for Faith and Baptismal Promise – Renew your commitment to living a life of faith and thanksgiving.</li><li>Day 7: Embracing the Comfort of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Rest in the maternal care and guidance of Mary.</li><li>Day 8: Joyfulness in Service and Witness – Discover joy through selfless service and sharing your faith.</li><li>Day 9: Spiritually Resilient – Strengthen your spirit and trust in God through all trials.</li></ul>This novena is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on St. Josephine Bakhita&#039;s virtues and deepen your relationship with Christ. Together, as a community, let&#039;s journey from captivity to joy and faith, inspired by her incredible life and unwavering trust in God.

Finding Freedom, Joy and Faith with St. Josephine Bakhita

Loving God,

We thank You for the gift of St. Josephine Bakhita, a shining light of faith, resilience, and forgiveness. As we gather as a community to pray this novena, may her example inspire us to seek You in all circumstances, trust in Your plan, and open our hearts to Your healing grace.

Bless each participant with strength, courage, and joy as we reflect on the virtues she lived. Unite us in faith and love, and help us grow closer to You and one another through this time of prayer.

St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!

Amen.

<h2>What is the purpose of this community of prayer?</h2>The purpose is to find peace of mind and heart by putting our trust in God through prayer, meditation, and abandoning ourselves to the Lord. We will encourage you throughout this Novena and lift each one of you in prayer. <h2>&#34;What if....?&#34;</h2>Many of us suffer from worry, anxiety, and fear. These negative feelings can easily overwhelm us, up to the point where we begin struggling with our faith. Indeed, there are so many reasons to develop fear and worry today. Wars, violence, crime, natural disasters, unemployment, illness, future uncertainty... The list goes on. We keep asking ourselves &#34;What if?&#34; while imagining the worst outcomes; living under the weight of this uncertainty eventually takes its toll on both our physical and mental health. While there is no way to know what future will hold, we do have a powerful weapon against fear: trusting in God who loves us. Jesus came to save us, to set us free from all of our enemies. Putting our trust in God, we can gradually overcome all negative thoughts we&#039;re constantly fighting. No, it&#039;s not a miraculous cure, but God can work wonders in hearts that believe in His power. <h2>Every day, for the duration of the Novena, you&#039;ll receive:</h2><ul><li>A Bible verse to fight fear and anxiety.</li><li>A prayer.</li><li>A short meditation. </li></ul>if you are suffering from depression and/or anxiety, and/or having suicidal thoughts, please seek professional help. Prayer does help and accomplishes miracles, but no one in their right mind would tell a cancer patient to &#34;just pray their cancer away.&#34; The same applies to mental illnesses. Emergency international resources can be found <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines">here</a> and <a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/">here</a>.  <h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a> Photo by Gorjan Ivanovski on Unsplash.

Novena for Peace of Mind

Kneeling at your feet, sweet Mother of God and Queen of Peace, I, your loving child, confidently turn to you in my need, seeking your intercession for peace of mind and comfort to my troubled heart. (Mention your petition here.)
O listen to me, dear heavenly mother. Come to my aid and refuse me not as I cry to you. For you are my mother, and you fail no one who has recourse to you, O Consoler of the afflicted, O Queen of Peace. 
Amen.

<h2>A Walk of Faith for Valentine&#039;s Day!</h2>Now is the time to experience the spirit of Valentine&#039;s Day, by confidently entrusting our desires to live a Christian marriage to St. Valentine, a great martyr and the patron saint of lovers.Be assured that we share your hopes and keep your intentions in our hearts every day!<h2>The Grace of Love: a Gift from God</h2><ul><li>Pray for yourself: pray that you meet someone in accordance with the Lord &#039;s heart.</li><li>Pray for yourself: entrust God with your desire to live a fruitful Christian marriage.</li><li>Pray for a single person you know who suffers from loneliness.</li><li>Pray for all those who desire to get married.</li><li>Pray that marriages be based on the « Rock of Faith » .</li><li>Pray for young people who are not looking to commit to the Sacrament of Marriage </li><li>Pray that the world regains a deep sense of commitment to sacraments.</li></ul>… other ideas? Share them with us!St. Valentine will certainly be happy to hear them and present them to the Lord!<h2>Commitment</h2>Commit yourself to offer your thanks to St. Valentine: if you feel that he answered your prayers, celebrate his Feast Day in a spirit of gratitude for his intercession on your behalf!<h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a>

Meet Your Soulmate with the Novena to St. Valentine

Loving Father,
You know that the deepest desire of my heart is
to meet someone that I can share my life with.
I trust in Your loving plan for me and ask that I may soon meet
the person that you have prepared for me.
Through the power of Your Holy Spirit,
open my heart and mind so that I recognize my soulmate.
Remove any obstacles that are in the way of this happy encounter,
So that I might find a new sense of wholeness, joy and peace.
Give me the grace too, to know and accept, if you have another plan for my life.
I surrender my past, present and future into the tender heart of Your Son, Jesus,
full of confidence that You will hear and answer my prayer.
AMEN.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
St Valentine, pray for me.