Novena to St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
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Initial Prayer
Oh God, You who lavishly shower Your mercy and blessings upon us, we thank You for giving us St. Kuriakose as our heavenly patron. We love You wholeheartedly, Oh Lord, and express our sincere gratitude for all the blessings showered upon us through his powerful intercession. Relying on Your infinite mercy, we repent and beg pardon for all our sins. Give us the grace to refrain from sin and graciously accept our humble prayer, which we offer to You through St. Kuriakose, our patron.
Oh God, You protect and guide all those who seek You with a pure heart. We accept St. Kuriakose, who dedicated his whole life to Your service, as our special patron. You granted him the grace to practise extraordinary devotion, faith, love and obedience. He was blessed with the gift of prayer and was rich in Divine knowledge.
We pray that through the intercession of St. Kuriakose, may we be blessed in all the frustrations, disappointments, dangers, diseases, sorrows and hardships that enter our lives.
First Day
St. Kuriakose, you remained holy in the eyes of God throughout your life. May your exemplary life be an inspiration for us to lead a holy life rooted in the will of God. Pray for us that we may cling on to hope amidst miseries of life and glorify God. From early childhood you were keen to grow in holiness. As a result, God enriched you with Divine knowledge and the gift of internal prayer, thereby helping you to lead a life in the same grace that you received in baptism. Oh holy Kuriakose, pray that we, your children may also lead a holy life with a pure heart.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Second Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you taught us to overcome the hardships of life with the power of prayer. Intercede for us that we may receive the grace to trust God in crucial moments such as financial crisis, choosing the right vocation of life and impending job opportunities.
Grant us the grace to be obedient to the will of God and to lead an ideal Christian life built on God’s Word.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Third Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you taught us from your own experience that the Holy Mass is the Divine medicine that nurtures the spiritual atmosphere in families. Pray that we may experience the Divine presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and partake in His sacrifice with more devotion and piety.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Fourth Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you wished that every Christian family should emulate the Holy Family and also gave us the necessary guidelines and life orientation through your literary works. Intercede for us so that peace, prosperity, and unity may nurture in our families and help our children to grow in wisdom and holiness.
Oh St. Kuriakose, patron saint of families, help our families to grow in true Christian Spirit and grant us the grace to be content with what we have. Take care of our personal needs.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Fifth Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you were convinced that the power and nobility of the human mind lies in practising prudence, patience, and mercy. You lived an exemplary life filled with patience and suffering. Intercede for us so that we may obtain the grace to love our enemies and dedicate our lives in service to others’ wellbeing. We take refuge in your patronage.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Sixth Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you remained faithful to our Mother Church and worked incessantly for her growth throughout your life. We seek your help to lead a life under the protective mantle of the Holy Catholic Church. Grant us the grace to be ideal children of the Church and obey all Her commands. May we never be separated from the Holy Catholic Church. Also help us to nurture faith, humility, and patience in order to lead a holy life.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Seventh Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you dedicated your entire life for the salvation of souls and worked incessantly for the Kingdom of God. Pray that we may lead a life of true Christian witness and attract many souls to Christ to build up the Kingdom of God.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Eighth Day
Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, the Redeemer of the world, taught us that “Obedience is better than sacrifice.” St. Kuriakose, you were obedient to the will of God because you understood that it is more pleasing to Him than any sacrifice offered. Pray that we may grow in the virtue of obedience and always be obedient to the teachings of the Holy Church. Also grant us the grace to seek the will of God in everything we do.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Ninth Day
Oh St. Kuriakose, you have taught us that the priests and the religious are called by God to save themselves and for the salvation of many others. Intercede for priests and religious so that they may lead a holy life and inspire others to do the same. Help us to live a life aimed at self-sanctification and salvation of souls. Pray that the number of vocations for the service of the Church may increase and grant us the grace to love our neighbours as ourselves.
We trust in your intercession and ask you to obtain for us this particular favour … (silently present personal petitions) … from our merciful Abba, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be…
Litany
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the World, Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
St. Joseph, Guardian of families, Pray for us.
St. Kuriakose, ideal of spiritual life, Pray for us.
Apostle of the holy Eucharist, Pray for us.
Devotee of the Holy Family, Pray for us.
Beloved son of the Mother of Carmel, Pray for us.
Model of obedience, Pray for us.
Symbol of humility and submission, Pray for us.
Example of charity, Pray for us. Lover of enemies, Pray for us.
Refuge of the destitute and oppressed, Pray for us.
Protector of faith, Pray for us.
Fountain of the Holy Spirit, Pray for us.
Faithful servant of the Holy Church, Pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, oh Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, oh Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away, the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Concluding Prayer
Oh Almighty God, St. Kuriakose lived a holy life in your presence and became your pleasing servant through continuous meditation, prayer and service to the Holy Church. Mercifully look upon us who seek refuge in the patronage of this holy servant of yours.
Oh Lord, we beseech you to cure the sick, console the sorrowful, bless the couples without children, grant students the gift of knowledge, provide shelter to those in economic hardships, preserve the priests and religious in holiness, and establish peace and joy in our families. We pray that You call children from our homes for the service of the Holy Church.
Accept our prayers and bless us through St. Kuriakose, your humble servant and our beloved patron. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.