NOVENA OF DIVINE MERCY
Our Blessed Lord gave Sr. Faustina a Novena
to His Mercy. She was to start it on Good Friday, that wonderful day when
Christ first revealed how merciful and loving He was, by dying for us. Sr. Faustina wrote in her diary that she began the Novena for the conversion of the whole world that all may recognize God's Mercy and that all souls may speak of His Goodness. Unlike other novenas, where people ask for something from God through the intercession of His Holy Saints, Divine Mercy Novena is intended to be prayed for graces and/or salvation to be given to other people.
Jesus said: "I desire the confidence of My people. Let not even the weak and very sinful fear to approach Me, even if their sins be as numerous as all the sands of the earth they will be forgiven in the fathomless pit of My Mercy."
She received instructions on how to make this Novena "During these nine days I want you to lead souls to the Fount of My Mercy, in order that they may draw from it strength, refreshment and all the graces they need in the trials of their lives, especially at the hour of death. Each day you will lead a different group of souls and immerse them in the
This Novena can be made at any time, but Our Lord especially wished that it be made beginning Good Friday in preparation for the Feast of His Mercy, which should be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. He told her that "The souls that will go to confession, in preparation, and communion on this day will obtain a complete remission of all sin and all punishment. .... On each day You will bring to My Heart a different group of souls and You will immerse them in this ocean of My Mercy, and I will bring all these souls into the House of My Father ... on each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My Bitter Passion, for graces for these souls."
Open each day with the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy then say the prayer for the day's intention:
The Lord's Prayer:
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.
Hail Mary:
Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee, Blessed art Thou among Women and Blessed is the Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
On starting and on the 4 large Rosary beads say:
Eternal Father, I offer You to Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On each of the 10 small Rosary beads say:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Conclude by saying three times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Closing prayer: (optional) Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair, nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Thy Holy Will which is love and mercy itself Amen.
First Day
"Today bring to me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of my mercy. In this way you will console me in the bitter grief into which the loss of souls plunges me."
Most merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us to forgive us, do not look upon our sins, but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from it. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Eternal Father, turn Your Merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion show us Your Mercy, that we may praise the infinite power of Your Mercy, forever and forever. Amen."
Second Day
"Today bring to me the souls of Priests and Religious and immerse them in my unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave me strength to endure my bitter passion. Through them, as though channels, my mercy flows out upon mankind."
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service that they perform worthy works of mercy, and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in Heaven.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in Your vineyard - upon the souls of Priests and Religious - and endow them with the strength of Your Blessing. For the Love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your Power and Light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation, and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless Mercy for ages without end. Amen
Third Day
"Today bring to me all devout and faithful souls and immerse them in the ocean of my mercy. These souls brought me consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were that drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness."
Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your Mercy, You impart Your graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from it. We beg this grace of You by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the inheritance of Your Son. For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion grant them Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they never fail in love or lose the treasure of the Holy Faith, but rather, with all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify Your boundless Mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Fourth Day
"Today bring to me those who do not believe in God and those who do not yet know me. I was thinking also of them during my bitter passion, and their future zeal comforted my heart. Immerse them in the ocean of my mercy."
Most Compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who as yet do not believe in You or do not know You. Let the rays of Your Grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful Mercy, and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Compassionate Heart.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who do not believe in Your Son, and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it is to love You. Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your Mercy for endless ages. Amen
Fifth Day
"Today bring to me the souls who have separated from my Church and immerse them in the ocean of my mercy. During my bitter passion they tore at my body and Heart, that is, my Church. As they return to unity with the Church, my wounds heal, and in this way they alleviate my passion."
Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who have separated from Your Church. Draw them by Your Light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to glorify the generosity of Your Mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your Merciful gaze upon the souls of those who are separated from Your Son's Church, especially those who have squandered Your Blessings and misused Your Graces by obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your Own Son and upon His Bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in His Most Compassionate Heart. Bring it about that they may glorify Your great Mercy for endless ages. Amen
Sixth Day
"Today bring to me the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children and immerse them in my mercy. These souls most closely resemble my Heart. They strengthened me during my bitter agony. I saw them as earthly angels, who will keep vigil at my altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. Only the humble souls is capable of receiving my grace. I favour humble souls with my confidence."
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said "Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart". Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all Heaven into ecstacy, and they are the Heavenly Father's favourites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the Throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your Merciful gaze upon meek and humble souls and upon the souls of little children, who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very Throne. Father of Mercy and of all Goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them. Bless the whole world, that all souls together may sing out the praises of Your Mercy for endless ages. Amen
Seventh Day
"Today bring to me the souls who especially venerate and glorify my mercy and immerse them in my mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my passion and entered most deeply into my spirit. They are living images of my compassionate heart. These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life. Not one of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend each one of them at the hour of death."
Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and venerate the greatness of Your Mercy. These souls are mighty with the very power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they go forward confident of Your Mercy. These souls are united to Jesus and carry all mankind on their shoulders. These soulks will not be judged severely, but Your Mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate Your greatest atribute, that of Your fathomless Mercy, and who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy and their spirits, overflowing with joy, sing a canticle of mercy to You, O Most High! I beg You O God: show them Your Mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the Promise of Jesus, who said to them that during their life, but especially at the hour of death, the souls who will venerate this fathomless Mercy of His, He, Himself, will defend as His Glory. Amen.
Eighth Day
"Today bring to me the souls who are detained in purgatory and immerse them in the abyss of my mercy. Let the torrents of my Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are really loved by me. They are making retribution to my justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all indulgences from the treasury of my Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt for my justice."
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your mercy may be celebrated.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is
no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen.
Ninth Day
"Today bring to me souls who have become lukewarm and immerse them in the abyss of my mercy. These souls wound my Heart most painfully. My souls suffered the most dreadful loathing in the
Most Compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your Pure Love let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your Mercy and draw them into the very ardour of Your Love; and bestow upon them the gift of Holy Love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross, let them too, glorify the Abyss of Your Mercy. Amen.
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NOVENA PRAYERS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
FOREWORD: The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.
Please join us in praying to The Holy Spirit for the GRACES AND GIFTS we are in need of .
The Final Consecration Prayers to be recited on the Feast Day Sunday the 8th June 2014. Amen.”
Novena is from Friday 30th May 2014 to Saturday 7th June 2014 ( 9 days )
NOVENA PRAYER :
Holy Spirit , third Person of The Blessed Trinity, Spirit of truth, love, and holiness, proceeding from The FATHER, and The Son, and equal to them in all things, I adore Thee and love Thee with all my heart. “ Amen.”
Dearest Holy Spirit, confiding in Thy deep, personal love for me. I am making this novena for the following request. If it should be Thy Holy Will to grant it: (Mention your request). “Amen.”
Teach me, Divine Spirit, to know and seek my last end; grant me the Holy fear of God; grant me true contrition and patience. Do not let me fall into sin. Give me an increase of Faith, Hope and Charity, and bring forth in my soul all the virtues proper to my state of life. “ Amen.”
Make me a faithful disciple of JESUS and an obedient child of the Church. Please Holy Spirit give me efficacious grace sufficient to keep the Commandments and to receive the Sacraments worthily. “ Amen.”
I ask of Thee Holy Spirit to please also give me the four Cardinal Virtues, Thy Seven gifts, Thy twelve Fruits. Raise me to perfection to the state of life to which Thou have called me and lead me through a happy death to everlasting life. I ask this through JESUS CHRIST our Lord . Amen.
(PRAY THE ABOVE PRAYER EACH DAY FOR 9 DAYS AND ALSO PRAY ONE GIFT EACH DAY. )
For the seven Gifts of The Holy Spirit, and the gift : To Honour The Blessed Mother Mary and Worship JESUS in The Blessed Sacrament. Amen.
Day 1: ) “ Blessed Spirit of Wisdom , help me to seek God. Make Him the center of my life and order my life to Him, so that love and harmony may reign in my soul. “ Amen.””
Day 2: ) “ Blessed Spirit of Understanding, enlighten my mind, that I may know and love the truths and Faith and make them truly my own. “ Amen.””
Day 3: ) “ Blessed Spirit of Counsel, enlighten and guide me in all my ways, that I may always know and do Thy Holy Will. Make me prudent and courageous . “ Amen.””
Day 4: ) “ Blessed Spirit of Fortitude , uphold my soul in every time of trouble or adversity. Make me loyal and confident ,” Amen.””
Day 5: ) “ Blessed Spirit of Knowledge ,help me to know good from evil. Teach me to do what is right in the sight of God. Give me clear vision and firmness in decision. “ Amen.”
Day 6: ) “Blessed Spirit of Piety, posses my heart, incline it to true Faith in Thee, to a Holy love of Thee, my God, that with my whole soul I may seek Thee, Who are my FATHER, and find Thee, my best, my truest joy. “ Amen.”
Day 7: ) “ Blessed Spirit of Holy Fear ,, penetrate my innermost heart that I may ever be mindful of Thy presence. Make me fly from sin, and give me intense reverence for God and for my fellow men who are made in God’s image. “ Amen.
Day 8: ) “ Blessed Spirit of True Devotion to Our Lady: Blessed Holy Spirit , Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary grant that I may be ever more faithful to Her and work zealously to make Her know , honoured and loved by all Her children. “ Amen.”
Day 9: ) “ Blessed Spirit of True Love for JESUS in The Blessed Sacrament, “ Blessed Holy Spirit , Spirit of The Triune God , grant that I may be ever so mind full of The True Presence of JESUS present in The Blessed Sacrament : The Holy of Holies : The Holy Eucharist. May Thou give me great love to spend more and more time before JESUS in The Blessed Sacrament to atone for the sins of many who do not love HIM. “ Amen.”
PRAYER:
Grant, we beg Thee, Almighty God , that we may so please Thy Holy Spirit by our earnest prayers , that we may, by HIS Grace, be freed from all temptations and merit to receive the forgiveness of our sins. Through CHRIST OUR LORD . Amen.
FINAL DAY CONSECRATION: ( to be recited on the Feast day, Sunday 8th June 2014. Amen. )
“ Holy Spirit, Divine Spirit of Light and Love, I consecrate to Thee my understanding , heart, mind and will, my whole being, for time and for Eternity. May my understanding be always submissive to Thy Heavenly Inspirations and to the teachings of The Catholic Church, of which Thou are the Infallible Guide. May my heart be every inflamed with the love of God and of my neighbour. May my will be ever conformed to The Divine Will . may my whole life be faithful to the imitation of the Life and Virtues of our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST, to Whom with the FATHER and Thou be honor and glory forever. “ Amen.”
God, Holy Spirit , Infinite Love of The FATHER and the Son, through the pure hands of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Thy Immaculate Spouse, I place myself this day, and all the days of my life , upon Thy chosen Altar, The Divine Heart of JESUS, as a sacrifice to Thee. Consuming Fire, being firmly resolved now more than ever to hear Thy sweet Voice and to do in all things Thy most Holy and adorable Will. “ Amen.”
N.B.:
The faithful who devoutly assist at the public novena in honor of the Holy Ghost immediately preceding the feast of Pentecost may gain:
An indulgence of 10 years on any day of the novena
A Plenary indulgence, if they take part in at least five of the exercises; and moreover go to confession, and receive Holy Communion and pray for the Holy Father's intentions.
Those who make a private novena in honor of the Holy Spirit, either before Pentecost or at any other time in the year may gain:
An indulgence of 7 years on any day of this novena
A Plenary indulgence under the usual conditions; but if a public novena is held, this indulgence is available only to those who are lawfully hindered from being part in the same.
See end note for Indulgences at http://ourladybatim.blogspot.in/p/kneeling-for-communion.html