St. Agnes Novena Prayer Patron Saint of Young Girls, Chastity And The Children of Mary
St. Agnes Novena All 9 Days.
| Novena | St. Agnes Novena |
| Novena Begins | January 12 |
| Feast Day | January 21 |
| Patron Saint of | Young Girls, Chastity And The Children of Mary |
About St. Agnes
Although we have evidence that Saint Agatha was venerated at least as far back as the sixth century, the only facts we have about her are that she was born in Sicily and died there a martyr.
In the pilus legend of her life, we are told that she belonged to a rich, important family. When she was young, she dedicated her life to God and resisted any men who wanted to marry her or have sex with her. One of these men, Quintian, was of a high enough rank that he felt he could force her to acquiesce. Knowing she was a Christian in a time of persecution, he had her arrested and brought before the judge – – himself. He expected her to give in to when faced with torture and possible death, but she simply affirmed her belief in God by praying: “Jesus Christ, Lord of all, you see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am. I am your sheep: make me worthy to overcome the devil.”
Legend tells us that Quintian imprisoned her in a brothel in order to get her to change her mind. Quintian brought her back before him after she had suffered a month of assault and humiliation in the brothel, but Agatha had never wavered, proclaiming that her freedom came from Jesus. Quintian sent her to prison, instead of back to the brothel — a move intended to make her more afraid, but which probably was a great relief to her.
When she continued to profess her faith in Jesus, Quintian had her tortured. He refused her any medical care but God gave her all the care she needed in the form of a vision of Saint Peter. When she was tortured again, she died after saying a final prayer: “Lord, my Creator, you have always protected me from the cradle; you have taken me from the love of the world and given me patience to suffer. Receive my soul.”
Because one of the tortures she supposedly suffered was to have her breasts cut off, she was often depicted carrying her breasts on a plate. It is thought that blessing of the bread that takes place on her feast may have come from the mistaken notion that she was carrying loaves of bread.
Because she was asked for help during the eruption of Mount Etna she is considered a protector against the outbreak of fire. She is also considered the patroness of bellmakers for an unknown reason — though some speculate it may have something to do with the fact that bells were used as fire alarms.
St. Agnes Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Agnes Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Prayer to St. Agnes
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Prayer to St. Agnes
O Little St. Agnes, so young and yet made so strong and wise by the power of God, protect by your prayers all the young people of every place whose goodness and purity are threatened by the evils and impurities of this world.
Give them strength in temptation and a true repentance when they fail. Help them to find true Christian friends to accompany them in following the Lamb of God and finding safe pastures in His Church and in her holy sacraments.
May you lead us to the wedding banquet of heaven to rejoice with you and all the holy virgin martyrs in Christ who lives and reigns forever and ever. St Agnes, Pray for Us. Amen.
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