St Frances of Rome Novena
The St. Frances of Rome Novena honors an Italian mystic and patron saint of widows and automobile drivers who balanced a life of noble marriage with dedicated service to the poor. This devotion seeks her intercession for faithfulness in daily duties, healing from social anxiety, and guidance through life's various stations.
Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.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 almighty and eternal God, in Saint Frances of Rome, Thou hast given us a model of holiness in married life and of monastic conversion. By Thy hand-maid’s aid, may we know, love and serve Thee with all perseverance and fortitude, so that in all circumstances, we may fix our gaze upon Thee alone, follow Thy Only-begotten Son, and faithfully carry our cross with gratitude. O glorious Saint Frances of Rome, by the abundant merits you gained by suffering for Christ and His Church, and through your powerful intercession, help us gain that knowledge which discerns the difference between our own malevolent will and the holy will of God. Help us gain the wisdom to abhor our own self-love and instead desire what God desires. Bright Jewel of the Order of Saint Benedict, illustrious Saint Frances of Rome, you who were led by divine Providence through various stations in life, that you might be a patron of every virtue, to maidens, to matrons and to widows, pray for us to our divine Savior that we may be detached from the vanities of the world and may be able, under the guiding hand of our Guardian Angel, to grow daily in the love of God, of His Church and of our neighbor, and finally to be made partakers in heaven of your felicity. Amen. In particular we ask of you St. Frances, that by your selfless intercession, obtain the grace of (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Pray for us, O Saint Frances of Rome, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, O God, who among other gifts of Thy grace did honor blessed Frances, Thy hand-maid, with the familiar companionship of an angel, grant, we beseech Thee, that by the help of her intercession we may deserve to attain the company of angels. Through Christ our Lord, amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Send me your answered prayers from the St Frances of Rome 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 widows, automobile drivers, and Benedictine oblates. on the St Frances of Rome Saint Page. St Catherine of Siena Novena
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