St. Maximilian Kolbe Novena
The St. Maximilian Kolbe Novena honors a Polish Franciscan priest and "martyr of charity" who founded the Militia Immaculata and sacrificed his life for a stranger at Auschwitz. He is the patron saint of families, prisoners, and those struggling with drug addiction, having died from a lethal injection during the Holocaust.
Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 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. Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions: (mention request here…) For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did: Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary x3 Glory BeIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Send me your answered prayers from the St. Maximilian Kolbe 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 pro-life movement, political prisoners, amateur-radio operators, drug addicts, and families. on the St Maximilian Kolbe Saint Page. Respect Life Novena
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