my favorite novenas

Prayer to St. Jude

                    To be said when problems arise or when one
                    seems to be deprived of all visible help,
                    or for cases almost despaired of.

Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly - (Here make your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.

Amen.

(To encourage devotion to St. Jude, distribute this prayer

or acknowledge in writing favors received).
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"Jesus, Mary, I love you, Save Souls."

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL

(The Archangel)

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl though the world, seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

(This powerful prayer of exorcism was composed by Pope Leo XIII; in a vision, he had been shown to fearful battle to be waged between Satan and St. Michael, over the Church of the future. Now, as never before, the Church needs the intercession of St. Michael!

Please say this prayer every day).

"Jesus, Mary, I love You, Save Souls".

TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN

My Queen, my Mother, I give myself entirely to Thee, and to show my devotion to Thee, I consecrate to Thee this day,

my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve. Wherefore good Mother as I am thine own, keep me, guard me, as thy property and possession.

Amen.

"an Indulgence of 500 days"

Sisters of Carmel - The Wonders of the Brown Scapular

Prayer to St. Joseph

(over 1900 years old)

O St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord: so that having engaged here below your Heavenly power I may offer my Thanksgiving and Homage to the most Loving of Fathers. O St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath.
Oh, St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us.

Amen.

(Say for 9 consecutive mornings for anything you may desire.

It has seldom been known to fail. So be sure you really want what you ask).

Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony

O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, our love for God and Charity for his creature, made you worthy, while on earth, to possess miraculous powers.
Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request here). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the Saint of Miracles, Oh gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.

Amen.

include an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be...

"Jesus, Mary, we love You, Save Souls."

Mary, Queen of the Holy Angels

- pray for us!

SALVE REGINA

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary; pray for us, the Holy mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.