Powerful Prayers to St. Francis de Sales the Patron of Writers, Deaf, Journalists, Educators with Novena and Litany
St. Francis de Sales the Patron of Writers, Deaf, Journalists, Educators. His Feast Day is January 24th; but these prayers can be said anytime during the year.
NOVENA TO SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES
O Blessed Francis de Sales, who in your mortal life did excel in all virtues, especially in love of God and of neighbor, I earnestly entreat you to take me under your immediate protection, to obtain from God my perfect conversion, and that of all sinners, especially of (the names of persons for whom you wish to pray should be mentioned here). Teach me, O Father, to fix my eyes on heaven, that I may generously trample under foot every obstacle that presents itself in my way, and attain that degree of glory which You in Your mercy hold out to me. Obtain also that particular favor for which I now pray. (mention intention) Assist us, O Lord, we beseech You, through the merits of St. Francis de Sales.
That what our endeavors cannot obtain may be given us by his intercession. Let us pray: O God, who for the salvation of souls, did will that St. Francis de Sales, Your confessor and bishop, should become all things to all men and women, mercifully grant that we, infused with the gentleness of his charity, guided by his teachings, and sharing in his merits, may obtain eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Say the Novena for 9 days - Say 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be
Each Day of the Novena)
Litany of St. Francis de Sales
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
O God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
O God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us O Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. *
St. Francis de Sales, *
St. Francis, miracle of the most august Trinity, *
St. Francis, faithful imitator of Jesus Christ, *
St. Francis, attached to the the service of the Blessed Virgin, *
St. Francis, practicing the virtues of the Saints, *
St. Francis, most devote to Jesus crucified, *
St. Francis, august tabernacle of true religion, *
St. Francis, most humble in prosperity, *
St. Francis, most patient in adversity, *
St. Francis, true portrait of the meekness of Christ, *
St. Francis, simple as the dove, *
St. Francis, example of angelic modesty, *
St. Francis, exact observer of evangelic poverty, *
St. Francis, excellent example of the purity of angels, *
St. Francis, ever obedient to the Apostolic See, *
St. Francis, generously despising the world, *
St. Francis, powerful vanquisher of demons, *
St. Francis, invincible triumpher over the flesh, *
St. Francis, inflamed with the love of God, *
St. Francis, abounding in virtues, *
St. Francis, all to all for the salvation of souls, *
St. Francis, most dear to God, and beloved by men, *
St. Francis, unwearied apostle of Geneva and its territory, * which thou didst so laboriously reunite to the one true Church of God, *
St. Francis, most fervent pastor, ever careful to lead thy flock to the fold of Jesus the Good Shepherd, *
St. Francis, most renowned for thy miracles, *
St. Francis, greatest of all thy miracles, *
St. Francis, patriarch of the Visitation, *
St. Francis, continual martyr to thy love of God, *
St. Francis, father of many Saints, by the holy rules which thou hast left for every state, *
St. Francis, powerful protector to obtain of God that mildness which preserves the peace of the heart, *
St. Francis, amiable patron of those who invoke thee, *
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.
O Blessed Francis, like the fruitful olive-tree in the house of God, radiant in miracles, make us partakers of thy sanctity and of the light which thou enjoyest. V. Pray for us, Blessed Francis of Sales. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray:
Litany of St. Francis de Sales
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
O God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
O God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us O Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. *
St. Francis de Sales, *
St. Francis, miracle of the most august Trinity, *
St. Francis, faithful imitator of Jesus Christ, *
St. Francis, attached to the the service of the Blessed Virgin, *
St. Francis, practicing the virtues of the Saints, *
St. Francis, most devote to Jesus crucified, *
St. Francis, august tabernacle of true religion, *
St. Francis, most humble in prosperity, *
St. Francis, most patient in adversity, *
St. Francis, true portrait of the meekness of Christ, *
St. Francis, simple as the dove, *
St. Francis, example of angelic modesty, *
St. Francis, exact observer of evangelic poverty, *
St. Francis, excellent example of the purity of angels, *
St. Francis, ever obedient to the Apostolic See, *
St. Francis, generously despising the world, *
St. Francis, powerful vanquisher of demons, *
St. Francis, invincible triumpher over the flesh, *
St. Francis, inflamed with the love of God, *
St. Francis, abounding in virtues, *
St. Francis, all to all for the salvation of souls, *
St. Francis, most dear to God, and beloved by men, *
St. Francis, unwearied apostle of Geneva and its territory, * which thou didst so laboriously reunite to the one true Church of God, *
St. Francis, most fervent pastor, ever careful to lead thy flock to the fold of Jesus the Good Shepherd, *
St. Francis, most renowned for thy miracles, *
St. Francis, greatest of all thy miracles, *
St. Francis, patriarch of the Visitation, *
St. Francis, continual martyr to thy love of God, *
St. Francis, father of many Saints, by the holy rules which thou hast left for every state, *
St. Francis, powerful protector to obtain of God that mildness which preserves the peace of the heart, *
St. Francis, amiable patron of those who invoke thee, *
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.
O Blessed Francis, like the fruitful olive-tree in the house of God, radiant in miracles, make us partakers of thy sanctity and of the light which thou enjoyest. V. Pray for us, Blessed Francis of Sales. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray:
O God, by whose gracious will the Blessed Francis, thy confessor and bishop, became all things unto all men, for the saving of their souls, mercifully grant that, being filled with the sweetness of thy love, we may, through the guidance of his counsels, and by the aid of his merits, attain unto the joys of life everlasting. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer in Special Need to the Blessed Virgin MarySay not, merciful Virgin, that you cannot help me; for your beloved Son has given you all power in heaven and on earth. Say not that you ought not assist me, for you are the mother of all the poor children of Adam, and mine in particular. Since then, merciful Virgin, you are my mother and you are all-powerful, what excuse can you offer if you do not lend your assistance? See. my mother, see, you are obliged to grant me what I ask, and to yield to my entreaties.
(St. Francis De Sales)
Comments