Holy Cross Novena
The Holy Cross Novena is a Catholic devotion commemorating the discovery of the True Cross by St. Helena and honoring the redemption of humanity through Christ's sacrifice. It is traditionally prayed to seek healing, meditate on the Passion, and find the spiritual strength to carry one's own crosses with faith and love.
Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for (mention request here…) We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven. Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Send me your answered prayers from the Holy Cross Novena Click here to get the Catholic Novena Ebook for FREE, as well as reminders of when novenas begin Read more about the patron saint of the Cross on the Holy Cross Novena Saint Page. St Helena Novena
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