St. Angela Merici Novena Prayer Patron Saint of The Sick, Loss of Parents
St. Angela Merici Novena All 9 Days.
| Novena | St Angela Merici Novena |
| Novena Begins | January 18 |
| Feast Day | January 27 |
| Patron Saint of | The Sick, Loss of Parents |
About St. Angela Merici
Saint Angela Merici (1474 – 1540) has the double distinction of founding the first teaching congregation of women in the Church and what is now called a ‘secular institute’ of religious women.
As a young woman she became a member of the Third Order of St. Francis (now known as the Secular Franciscan Order), and lived a life of great austerity, wishing, like St. Francis, to own nothing, not even a bed. Early in life she was appalled at the ignorance among poorer children, whose parents could not or would not teach them the elements of religion. Angela’s charming manner and good looks complemented her natural qualities of leadership. Others joined her in giving regular instruction to the little girls of their neighborhood.
She was invited to live with a family in Brescia (where, she had been told in a vision, she would one day found a religious community). Her work continued and became well known. She became the center of a group of people with similar ideals.
She eagerly took the opportunity for a trip to the Holy Land. When they had gotten as far as Crete, she was struck with blindness. Her friends wanted to return home, but she insisted on going through with the pilgrimage, and visited the sacred shrines with as much devotion and enthusiasm as if she had her sight. On the way back, while praying before a crucifix, her sight was restored at the same place where it had been lost.
At 57, she organized a group of 12 girls to help her in catechetical work. Four years later the group had increased to 28. She formed them into the Company of St. Ursula (patroness of medieval universities and venerated as a leader of women) or commonly the Ursulines, for the purpose of re-Christianizing family life through solid Christian education of future wives and mothers.
The members continued to live at home, had no special habit and took no formal vows, though the early Rule prescribed the practice of virginity, poverty and obedience. The idea of a teaching congregation of women was new and took time to develop. The community thus existed as a “secular institute” until some years after Angela’s death.
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Angela Merici Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Angela Merici, You were generous and joyful in answering God’s call, and you happily shared the gifts you had been given. When you recognized the need for education, you overcame obstacles and prejudice by your prayer and your commitment to those living in poverty. Open our eyes to the needs of others; remind us that Jesus calls us to serve our sisters and brothers, and to bring joy to those around us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Angela Merici, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Prayer to St. Angela Merici
May the Virgin St. Angela never fail to commend us to Your compassion, O Lord, we pray, that, following the lessons of her charity and prudence, we may hold fast to Your teaching and express it in what we do. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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