St. Josemaria Novena Patron Saint of the Ordinary – Opus Dei
St. Josemaria Novena All 9 Days.
| Novena | St. Josemaria Novena |
| Novena Begins | June 17 |
| Feast Day | June 26 |
| Patron Saint of | The Ordinary – Opus Dei |
About St. Josemaria Escriva
St. Josemaria Escriva was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. He was ordained to the priesthood in Zaragoza, Spain on March 28, 1925. On October 2, 1928, by divine inspiration, he founded Opus Dei—a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church that fosters among Christians the search for holiness in the world, especially in the ordinary circumstances of life and the sanctification of work. On June 26, 1975, he died suddenly in Rome after a final affectionate glance at a picture of Our Lady in the room where he worked. Pope St. John Paul II canonized St. Josemaria in Rome on October 6, 2002. His liturgical feast is celebrated on June 26.
Speaking about his own life, St. Josemaria explained that, “the life of a man who lives by faith will always be the story of the mercies of God. At some moments the story may perhaps be difficult to read, because everything can seem useless and even a failure. But at other times Our Lord lets one see how the fruit abounds and then it is natural for one’s soul to break out in thanksgiving” (Conversations, no. 72).
The life of St. Josemaria Escriva, priest and founder of Opus Dei, was a life of faith, a life holy and full of God—a life dedicated to doing God’s will and bringing to the world the message God entrusted to him: “Sanctity is not for a privileged few. The Lord calls all of us. He expects love from all of us—from everyone, wherever they are; from everyone, whatever their state in life, their profession or job. For the daily life we live, apparently so ordinary, can be a path to sanctity: it is not necessary to abandon one’s place in the world in order to search for God…because all the paths of the earth can be the occasion for an encounter with Christ” (Letter 24-III-1930, no. 2).
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Prayer to St. Josemaria Escriva
O God our loving Father,
Creator of all things, you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, into the home of Mary and Joseph forming the Holy Family of Nazareth; inspire us by their example to imitate their selfless charity in our family life.
Through the intercession of St. Josemaria, help our families to be united in the heart of Christ, enjoying a loving communion with each other, recognizing and upholding the sacredness of marriage, generously welcoming the gift of life, and valuing the inestimable gift of each family member.
Help us dedicate ourselves in generous service to our families and to reflect the love that Christ had for Mary and Joseph, making our family a true domestic Church with Christ at its center.
Teach us to find Christ in the crosses that occur in family life and help us to find joy in them and unite them to him.
Watch over and protect our family so that each member will be faithful to the Gospel and never stray from the path of holiness. We ask you, through the intercession of St. Josemaria, to grant us the favor of (make your request). Amen.
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