On January 21, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, often known as St. Agnes of Rome. She is the patroness of those seeking chastity and purity, engaged...
Author - Chinaka Justin Mbaeri
On January 21, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, often known as St. Agnes of Rome. She is the patroness of those seeking chastity and purity, engaged...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 9 (DECEMBER 24) – For married couples seeking the ‘fruit of the womb’, may the Preganant Blessed Virgin visit them
INTRODUCTION On the evening of this day is the ‘Happy Night.’ Tomorrow is Christmas. We have reached the end of our preparation, it is time for celebration...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 8 (DECEMBER 23) – For the unemployed and progress at work for the employed
INTRODUCTION On the eighth day of our preparation for Christmas, on the eve of the Happy Night, the liturgy introduces us to the birth of John the Baptist. It is a...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 7 (DECEMBER 22) – For peace in the world, in areas of violence, turbulence, and war; and also for all those in need of inner peace and tranquillity.
INTRODUCTION On this seventh day of the Christmas novena, the liturgy presents us with the singing of the Magnificat, to help us prepare for the birth of our Lord Jesus...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 6 (DECEMBER 21) – For all those in need of financial assistance; for all those in debt, and also for those struggling to make ends meet to resolve their so many challenges and those of their families
INTRODUCTION On this sixth day of our Christmas novena, the Gospel of Luke recounts the visit to Elizabeth. Maria leaves hurriedly, without delay, to meet her cousin who...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 5 (DECEMBER 20) – For all pregnant women, those who have experienced miscarriages, and especially those in labour at this period
INTRODUCTION This fifth day of preparation for Christmas is centered on the person of Mary, her attitude, her docility, and her openness to God’s action. Before...
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CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 4 (DECEMBER 19) – For journey mercies and protection on all travellers during this season
INTRODUCTION On this fourth day of our preparation for Christmas, the liturgy introduces us to Zechariah’s experience and the announcement of the Birth of John the...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 3 (DECEMBER 18) – For singles seeking the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
INTRODUCTION On this third day of the Novena, in which we prepare for Christmas, the liturgy presents us with the text of the Annunciation to Joseph, a passage full of...
Novena Prayers
CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 2 (DECEMBER 17) – For divine healing on all the sick, especially the terminally ill
INTRODUCTION On this second day of the Christmas Novena, we are presented with the account of the genealogy of Our Lord Jesus. A text that contains not just names we...
