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 couples, rape victims, gardeners, young girls, and Girl Scouts. Symbols and representations of Saint Agnes include a woman with a dove, a woman with a crown of thorns, a woman with a palm branch, a woman with a sword at her throat, and a woman with a lamb. The imagery of lamb is significant because the name “Agnes” is similar to the Latin word “agnus,” which means “lamb”. For this reason depictions of Saint Agnes often include a lamb. The name actually comes from a Greek word, which means “chaste, pure, sacred”.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
DAILY NOVENA PRAYER:
O kind and protective Saint Agnes! Glorious Virgin and Martyr of Jesus Christ! In this solemn novena, dedicated to your glorious triumph, we humbly prostrate ourselves before you, certain that you will not deny us the graces we now ask of you (here, mention your intentions).
Animated by your luminous examples and awakened by divine inspirations, we decide to dedicate ourselves sincerely to the service of God and to belong entirely to Him; we, therefore, wish to consecrate our hearts to Him. But, knowing our unworthiness, we dare not make such a miserable offer; therefore, we beseech and implore you to receive these hearts, thirsting for the purity of your merits, so that they may become worthy of being accepted by God.
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY – PART 7
Legend of Saint Agnes
Over time, accounts of stories about the martyrdom of Saint Agnes became embellished, with her youth and chastity growing in importance and emphasis. For example, in one version of the legend Roman authorities send her to a brothel where her virginity might be taken, but when a man looked upon her with impure thoughts God struck him blind.
On the Feast Day of Saint Agnes
Traditionally on the feast day of Saint Agnes, the pope blesses two lambs. The wool of these lambs is then taken and used to make pallia, circular bands which are sent along to archbishops around the world. The inclusion of lambs in this ceremony is quite obvious, as earlier stated, her name is similar to the Latin word “agnus,” which means “lamb”… (To be continued)
- (Biography Culled from Catholic.org)
—SILENT REFLECTION—
DAY 7 PRAYER
O celebrated Saint Agnes, invincible virgin! When the impious Roman governor condemned you to see the lily of your purity crumbling and crushed at your feet, you without fear placed all your trust in God, who sends his angels to the aid of those who hope in Him. Because you have distinguished yourself so much in the confidence of divine help, we beseech you to intercede for us and obtain for us from God the grace to preserve with zealous care this virtue in our heart, so that, to the many sins committed, we do not add the abominable sin of distrust in divine mercy. (here, mention your intentions). Amen.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be… St. Agnes, pray for us!
Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison, Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, the 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, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, consecrated to God in your youth, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, lily of virginal innocence, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, rose among the thorns of paganism, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, inflamed with the love of God, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, defender of the faith, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, adornment of the Christian nation, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, loathing the lure of the world and all its vanity, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, by the particular grace of God protected by the angel from the stain of sin, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, singular model of virginal purity, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, mirror of piety, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, example of obedience and mores, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, invaluable treasure of the Church of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, victorious over all temptations, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, adornment of the female gender, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, consolation of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, guardian of all virgins, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, virgin in soul and body, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, bride of the Savior of the world, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, betrothed to God with the ring of His Faith, Hope and Love, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, despising the earthly bridegroom for the love of God, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, reviving the dead young man through your prayers, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, not afraid of terrible torments, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, wishing with joy for death by martyrdom, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, condemned by the enemy to be burned, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, perishing from a murderous hand armed with steel, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, unparalleled in martyr’s patience, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, rare example of bravery and consistency, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, adorned with the palm of victory, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, rewarded with the crown of martyrdom, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, included in the fellowship of the martyrs of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, placed in the tabernacle of eternal glory, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, experienced Patroness in various adventures, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, consolation of God the Eternal Father, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, dwelling of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, our Patroness, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray 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.
Almighty eternal God, who in the midst of pagan darkness, having in particular care your faithful servant Saint Agnes, preserved her in innocence and gave her the crown of martyrdom in Your glory, we ask You humbly to deliver us through her intercession from the darkness of sin, and bring us through the road of virtue to the glory that she shares forever with You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Through the intercession of Saint Agnes of Rome, Virgin & Martyr, may Almighty God bless you + the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Shalom!
Compiled by 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?
O Lord that we may seek the virtue that last forever.
St Agnes, please intercede for us.
St. Agnes, pray for us
Amen.
St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray for my Girls to preserve their innocence and hold firm unto God despite all that goes wrong around them, amen!
St Agnes of Rome ! Ever confident of our lord, no man , nothing could ever intimidate your love for Christ, I pray for courage to love Jesus till my last breathe as you did. St Agnes pray for us.
Amen
St. Agnes virgin and martyr, hear my humble cry. Amen
Amen, St Agnes Pray for Us
Amen
St. Agnes, pray for us
Lord Jesus Christ, help us to be steadfast in our Christian faith even amidst the challenges of life. Amen
Amen and Amen
Amen.
May the Lord bless all that concerns us all. Amen
Its always good to pray together.
By your intercession, through the mercy of God, St. Agnes of Rome, Virgin and Martyr. Help me with the favor I seek this day, Amen
St Agnes pray for us! Through the intercession of st Agnes, in your mercy Lord, remember me this year 2023 and help me. Amen.
May God look with mercy upon us and grant us His unending blessings and guidance in our endeavour to led us in achieving the heavenly race, Amen
Saint Agnes, Ora pro nóbis
St Agnes pray for us.
Saint Agnes,intercede for me and my family amen.
Amen
St. Agnes… Pray For Us
Through the intercession of St Agnes of Rome, may I be delivered from the pit of marital detention. Amen
Saint Agnes, by the particular grace of God protected by the angel from the stain of sin, pray for us.
We commit our Nation in the throes of election to your intercession at the Throne of Heaven.
St Agnes dwelling of the Holy spirit pray for us
Amen
Amen and Amen
St. Agnes, Pray for Us
Amen
St. Agnes of Rome, virgin and martyr, pray for us. Amen. Fr Chinaka thanks a lot for this novena, because personally I didn’t know the history of St. Agnes, but now I know. May the Almighty God bless you and continue to increase your anointing, in Jesus name, Amen. My testimony will be awesome. Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen and Amen
St Agnes pray for us.
St. Agnes …….Pray for Us
Amen!!!!.
Amen
O celebrated Saint Agnes, invincible virgin! Pray for us
St Agnes pray for me
St Agnes Pray for Us
Glory be to the father, and to the son & to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning it’s now and ever shall be world without end Amen
Amen
Saint Agnes pray for us
St Agnes pray for me!
Amen Amen amen. Thank you Jesus for answered prayers
St Agnes Virgin, and Martyr
Intercede for us
St. Agnes pray for us, Amen
St. Agnes, Pray for us. Your life inspires me.
Show me mercy Lord through the intercession of St. Agnes.
Saint Agnes, dwelling of the Holy Spirit, pray for us
Help me to trust in You always Lord
Thank you Lord.