Novena to St. John Nepomucene Neumann
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Day 1
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you had a special love for the sciences. Pray for all scientists, that through their studies, they may be led ever closer to God, the first cause and designer of all Creation.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me.
Sign of the Cross…Amen.
Day 2
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, instead of waiting to receive an invitation from the bishop in America to come, you boldly decided to start your journey without knowing his response. Pray that I may have the grace to step out in faith, trusting that if it is God’s will, He will make a way.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 3
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you were an American immigrant at a time when Americans spoke a vast number of languages. As someone who knew many languages, you gave them someone who could understand them. Pray for all immigrants who feel estranged, especially those who do not know the primary languages of their new country.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 4
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you walked great distances to visit families that were spread out across New York. Pray for those who do not have ready access to a priest, that they would have abundant grace to live Christian lives and reach Heaven, and would know the love and care of the Church especially in times of great need.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 5
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you saw the need for educating the immigrant children in America, which led you to establish schools at your parishes. Pray that God would watch over all children in the education system and grant wisdom to their teachers, that they may lead them to God.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 6
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you joined the Redemptorist order which spread the good news that, “In Him there is plentiful redemption” (Psalm 130:7). Pray for God’s blessings on all religious orders, especially the Redemptorists, that they may be obedient to their vows and true to their mission in order to lead others and themselves to God.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 7
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you had a gift for organization and administration. Pray for those in administrative positions, that their work may glorify God.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 8
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you knew the demands of being a bishop, and so pleaded against becoming one. Pray for all bishops, especially those in America.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Day 9
Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Strengthen me to carry my daily cross. Through the intercession of your servant, St. John Neumann, I ask that You lighten the burden that now weighs heavily on my heart.
(Mention your intentions here)
St. John Neumann, you helped spread the devotion of Eucharistic adoration in America. Pray for the grace of increased devotion to the Eucharist within me and throughout the world.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.
Holy Spirit, help me to recognize the gifts that You have given me. Help me to follow You more closely and lead others to You with those gifts. So, like St. John Neumann, I may become a saint using these gifts and walking a path that You have laid out for me. Sign of the Cross… Amen.