Novena of Grace

Preface

Holy Father, almighty and eternal God, You called St. Francis to be a companion of St. Ignatius, and gave him a heart on fire with love for you and with zeal for souls. You sent him out as an apostle, fearless in the midst of danger, faithful in time of trial, and tireless in doing good. In countless journeys he brought your Word and sacraments to the nations of the East, and made them one with your holy people, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ the choirs of heaven sing the praise of your glory. Amen.

Novena prayer

O Saint Francis Xavier,
so well-loved and so full of love,
in union with you,
I reverently adore the Divine Majesty;
mindful of the special graces
God bestowed on you during your life
and your gifts of glory after death,
I give Him heartfelt thanks
for all that He has done in and through you.

Therefore, I beseech you
with all my heart's devotion
to be pleased to obtain for me
by your powerful intercession,
above all things,
the grace of a holy life and a happy death.

I pray that you will ask God to give me
what I desire in this novena.

But if what I ask of you so earnestly
does not tend to the glory of God
and the greater good of my soul,
please pray that God may grant me
what is more profitable to both of these ends.

Amen.

St. Ignatius Loyola, pray for us.

St. Francis Xavier, pray for us.

St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us.

St. Philip Neri, pray for us.

Links

• "Novena of Grace."

The Novena of Grace is normally celebrated from March 4 to 12, inclusive. March 12 is the date of the canonization of Ignatius, Xavier, Teresa of Avila and Philip Neri (!). The Novena of Grace is also celebrated from November 25 to December 3, Xavier's feast day.[1]