(Do you seek inspiration in your studies or strive to live a life of purity and service? Do you need strength to remain steadfast in your faith and compassionate in your actions? Then turn to St. Aloysius of Gonzaga, the patron saint of youth and students, known for his deep piety, commitment to chastity, and compassionate dedication to those in need)
Opening Prayer for Day 9
O Holy Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, you faced death with peace and faith, knowing it would bring you closer to God. Pray for us, that we may live our lives in such a way that we may be prepared for a holy death, united with Christ. (Add your personal intention).
Scriptural Reading, Life, Examples & Legacies (Part 9)
2 Timothy 4:7-8: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
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Saint Aloysius accepted his death with serenity, trusting in God’s promise of eternal life. He spent his final days in prayer and contemplation, preparing himself to meet God. His peaceful acceptance of death is a powerful reminder of the importance of living each day in preparation for our own encounter with God. Reflect on your own mortality and how you can live each day in preparation for meeting God, seeking to live a life of holiness and love.
Litany of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us.
Patron of Youth, pray for us.
Model of Humility, pray for us.
Exemplar of Purity, pray for us.
Mirror of Penitents, pray for us.
Lover of the Poor, pray for us.
Comforter of the Afflicted, pray for us.
Defender of the Faith, pray for us.
Zealous Worker for Souls, pray for us.
Inspiration for Students, pray for us.
Example of Piety, pray for us.
Devoted Servant of Jesus, pray for us.
Faithful Follower of Mary, pray for us.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, intercede for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Concluding Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the grace of completing this novena. By the intercession of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, grant us also the grace to live holy lives and to be prepared for a peaceful and holy death. May we always be united with You in life and in death. Help us to live each day in a way that is pleasing to You, seeking holiness and love in all that we do. Amen.
Through the intercession of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, may Almighty God bless us + in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Great job praying Day 9! May the good Lord hear your humble prayers. Amen.
Shalom!
Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com
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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today?
May the peaceful death of St Aloysius be an inspiration to us.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us especially at the hour of our death. Amen
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, intercede for us.
Amen
St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us
St Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us. Amen
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, intercede for us
Thank you Almighty God
Always intercede for my family St Aloysius, amen
Amen
St Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of youth and inspiration for students, pray for us Amen.
Faithful follower of Mary, pray for us.
Thank You Lord Jesus for the grace of completing this novena and our prayers find Favour in your sight. Amen.
St Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us and thank God for His mercies for us to join in this novena, may God continue to strengthen our faith. Amen
Amen.
St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga!!!
Pray for us
May the Almighty God hear and answer all our prayers. Amen
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Intercede for us in our struggles of life.
St Aloysius Gonzaga interceed for us and give me the grace to live a life of holiness and love.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, intercede for me, my husband, my children and my siblings through Christ our Lord Amen
St Aloysius pray for my family
May the Lord help me not to miss heaven at least in Jesus name amen
St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Pray for us, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Thank you Lord for the successful completion of this Novena.
St Aloysius pray for us Amen
Heavenly Father, wee pray that through the intercession of St Aloysius Conzaga to obtain the grace to die a happy death.
Devoted Servant of Jesus, pray for us.
Through the intercession of St Aloysius Gonzaga may the Lord grant our petitions Amen
By the intercession of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, grant us the grace to live holy lives and to be prepared for a peaceful and holy death. May we always be united with You in life and in death. Help us to live each day in a way that is pleasing to You, seeking holiness and love in all that we do. Amen.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us
AMEN!
Thank you Jesus for answered prayers Amen.
Thank God for the grace to conclude this Novena. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga… Intercede for me and my family
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga intercede for us
Amen
Thank you St.aloysius Gonzaga for interceding for us amen
St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us.
Amen
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga intercede for us.Amen
Through the intercession of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, may Almighty God crown all our efforts as we have complete this Novena
St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us. amen
We thank God for prayers answered. Through the intercession of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, may God grant our desires Amen.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Model of Humility, Pray for us Amen.
Amen
May the Lord grant all our prayers through the intercession of St. Alphonsus Gonzaga, Amen
Amen and Amen.
St Aloysius Gonzaga, Pray for us all through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen and Amen.
Amen!!!!!!
Thanks be to God.
St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for us Amen.
Amen