It is pretty common for Christians to pray to St. Benedict, especially to obtain his protection and to ward off negativity. St. Benedict is a great saint, who consecrated his entire life to the Lord, and lived as an hermit, away from the vices of his time. His intention was always to seek God, and grow closer to Him every day. He is a model to many believers, and he can inspire you too! Read on to discover the novena to St. Benedict: pray to feel the loving presence of God at every instant.
Pray the novena to St. Benedict anytime you want, but it can be a good idea to begin your prayer on July 3, to end it on July 11, on the Feast Day of St. Benedict.
“Glorious St. Benedict, sublime model of virtue, pure vessel of God's grace! Behold me humbly kneeling at your feet. I implore you in your loving kindness to pray for me before the throne Of God. To you I have recourse in the dangers that daily surround me. Shield me against my selfishness and my indifference to God and to my neighbor. Inspire me to imitate you in all things. May your blessing be with me always, so that I may see and serve Christ in others and work for His kingdom.
Graciously obtain for me from God those favors and graces which I need so much in the trials, miseries and afflictions of life. Your heart was always full of love, compassion and mercy toward those who were afflicted or troubled in any way. You never dismissed without consolation and assistance anyone who had recourse to you. I therefore invoke your powerful intercession, confident in the hope that you will hear my prayer and obtain for me the special grace and favor I earnestly implore (name it).
Help me, great St. Benedict. to live and die as a faithful child of God, to run in the sweetness of His loving will and to attain the eternal happiness of heaven.
Amen.”
Day one:
“Lord, You gave me life. Assist me every day, so I may learn to know you better, to love and to serve you. I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
finish each prayer by reciting One “Our Father”, one “Hail Mary”, one “Glory Be”, and:
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, place my I trust in You; Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for me; St. Benedict, Intercede for me.”
Day two:
“Lord, You are my Father. You call me to share with you eternal life, a life without suffering or tears. Lord, strengthen my faith in Your promise, I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
One “Our Father”, one “Hail Mary”, one “Glory Be”, etc.
Day three:
“Lord, you placed in my soul the knowledge of what is good. Make me aware of your call to charity, justice, truth, peace and love. Help me to resist evil, I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
Day four:
“Father, You sent to earth Your only Son Jesus Christ, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, to save us from evil. He was crucified, but on the third day He rose again from the dead, as a promise of our own resurrection. Lord, may my faith in this promise enlighten each day of my life on earth, I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
Day five:
“Jesus, You promised to bring to Your Church the assistance of the Holy Spirit, and said: “the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against It”. Lord, come assist Your Church, Her supreme head the Pope, and all Your believers, who entered into communion with Her for the common good of all people. Father, help me stay faithful to Your Church, and to Your Word, revealed to us by Jesus Christ. I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
Day six:
“Lord I am weak; though I know that despite all my faults and sins, You always love me of eternal love. You want me to return to You, to forgive me, for You are my loving and merciful Father. Grant me to never doubt in Your love, or despair of Your mercy. I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
Day seven:
“Mystery of faith and love: Jesus is always with me, living and true in his resuscitated body, which He revealed to His Apostles. Yes, Jesus is here, and He lives in the Holy Sacraments, in the Altar Bread. Lord, in my soul I place this certitude: grow in me the desire to humbly receive You through Holy Communion, for You are the bread of life. I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
Day eight:
“Jesus, You always opened Your arms to the little ones, the weak, the poor, the sick, the sinners. Help me to be welcoming, kind, and generous to everyone who crosses my path, and to the ones who suffer. I ask this through the intercession of your servant, St. Benedict.
St. Benedict, intercede on my behalf, and obtain for me, I implore You, the grace of …”
Day nine
“All throughout Her pilgrimage on earth, the Most Holy Virgin Mary stayed faithful to Her mission as Mother of the Redeemer. St. Benedict, help me to better receive the Motherly love and kindness of Mary, Our Blessed Mother. St. Benedict, to you, and to Our Lady I pray that you may obtain for me the grace of …”
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