St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Novena
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born American saint and the founder of the first Catholic schools and the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity. A widow and mother of five, she is the patron saint of Catholic schools, widows, and seafarers, remembered for her resilience and pioneering leadership in education and charity.
Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In 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. O Father, the first rule of Our dear Savior’s life was to do Your will. Let His will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish we will be pleasing to you. We ask in particular for (mention request here…) through the intercession of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in this novena. Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable, lived for us a life of pain and sorrow, and died for us upon a cross; say for us in the hour of death, Father, forgive, and to Thy Mother, Behold thy child. Say to us: This day you shall be with Me in paradise. Dear Savior, leave us not, forsake us not. We thirst for You, Fountain of Living Water. Our days pass quickly along, soon all will be consummated for us. Into Your hands we commend our spirits, now and forever, amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Send me your answered prayers from the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 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 in-law problems, against the death of children, widows, death of parents, and opposition of Church authorities. on the St Elizabeth Ann Seton Saint Page. St Katharine Drexel Novena
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