We all have intentions that we hold deeply in the silence of our hearts.
Whether these intentions are for ourselves or those we love, they are places in our lives where we deeply desire God's presence.
Since the time of the apostles, Catholics have lifted these intentions to the altar of the Lord by praying novenas.
A special type of 9-day prayer for a specific intention, novenas are a great way to be intentional in prayer for a specific need.
After praying a novena, many Catholics report an answer to their prayer, even if not in the way they expected.
20 novenas help Catholics “pray without ceasing.”
Novenas have been with the Church from her earliest days as a way for Catholics to grow closer to Christ and connect with their faith in a more meaningful way. Prayed for 9 consecutive days, normally for a specific intention, this form of prayer is a great way to become more persistent in prayer and to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Featuring 20 powerful novenas, the Pocket Guide to Novenas offers a guide to prayer that will help readers understand where novenas come from, how to pray them, and what to expect when praying them.
Of the 20 novenas featured in this pocket guide, 14 are newly written and not available anywhere else. The remaining 6 are traditional novenas that have been written by saints and other holy men and women throughout the history of the Church.
Featured novenas include
- Novena to St. Joseph (new!)
- Divine Mercy Novena
- Surrender Novena
- Novena to St. Augustine (new!)
- Novena for Healing (new!)
- Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena
- Novena to Christ the King (new!)
- And more!
In addition to the novenas themselves, the newest pocket guide includes:
- An introduction to each novena, the background of the particular novena, and common intentions to provide prayerful context
- Sacred art to facilitate meditation and focus your mind and heart on God during prayer
- Inspirational stories from the answered prayers of Catholics around the world to inspire your novena and remind you of God’s providence
- Articles on what to do when prayers aren’t answered as you expected, the history of novenas, and the four types of novenas to increase your knowledge of this traditional type of prayer
- A schedule for praying popular novenas throughout the year, making it easy to incorporate these prayers into your daily routine
Unite special intentions with the sufferings of the saints
Allow the communion of saints to intercede for your intentions. |
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The communion of saints offers Catholics the unique opportunity to allow our brothers and sisters in heaven to intercede on our behalf. When praying for specific intentions, we can connect with the hearts of the saints by uniting our sufferings with theirs. - When praying for the conversion of a friend or family member, unite this pain with the pain of St. Monica who prayed for over 20 years for her son's conversion.
- When praying for perseverance in times of hardship, connect with St. Martin de Porres who spread the Good News even in the midst of persecution.
- When praying for a miracle for yourself or someone close to you, ask St. Jude to intercede for you as the patron of impossible causes.
A great way to bring these intentions to the Lord through the intercession of the saints is by praying novenas. |
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Written by the founders of PrayMoreNovenas.com, Annie and John-Paul Deddens, this book is a guide that will help all Catholics connect with God on a deeper level through this traditional type of prayer.
Experience the power of novenas with the Pocket Guide to Novenas!
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