Novena
Nine days of private or public prayer for special graces.
The Power of Nine
A novena (from the Latin novem, meaning nine) is a tradition of devotional praying in Christianity, consisting of private or public prayers repeated for nine successive days or weeks.
Popular Novenas
- Novena to the Holy Spirit: The original novena, prayed between Ascension and Pentecost.
- Surrender Novena: A beautiful prayer for trust in God's providence.
- Novena to St. Joseph: For employment, housing, and family needs.
- Divine Mercy Novena: Starting on Good Friday and ending on Divine Mercy Sunday.
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