The Ascension Novena
A powerful nine-day prayer to honor Jesus' Ascension into heaven and seek His intercession for our journey to eternal glory.
About The Ascension Novena
The Ascension Novena is a beautiful nine-day prayer that honors Jesus' glorious Ascension into heaven. This novena helps us reflect on Jesus' triumph over death and His return to the Father, where He reigns as King of heaven and earth.
Through this novena, we pray for heavenly glory, recognition of Jesus' kingship, eternal joy, trust in His prepared place, divine friendship, mercy, strength over weakness, perseverance, and eternal life.
This novena reminds us that Jesus has ascended to prepare a place for us and will come again to take us to Himself, giving us hope for our own eternal destiny.
Daily Prayers
Heavenly Glory
Pray for the grace to rejoice in Jesus' Ascension into heaven.
Kingship of Heaven
Pray for recognition of Jesus as King of heaven and earth.
Eternal Joy
Pray for the grace to share in Jesus' joy and triumph in heaven.
Prepared Place
Pray for trust that Jesus has prepared a place for us in heaven.
Divine Friendship
Pray for the grace to seek only the joys of Jesus' friendship and love.
Divine Mercy
Pray for mercy when we appear before the Father to give account.
Human Weakness
Pray for grace to rise above human weakness through Jesus' Humanity.
Perseverance
Pray for the courage of perseverance in faith and life.
Eternal Life
Pray for the grace to come to the eternal gifts Jesus promised.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Jesus' Intercession
Trust completely in Jesus' powerful intercession as King of Heaven. Turn to Him with confidence for all your spiritual needs and heavenly preparation.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Jesus will not fail to help those who turn to Him with trust and confidence for heavenly grace.
Be Specific
Present your specific intentions to Jesus, especially those related to your spiritual growth and preparation for heaven.
Be Grateful
Thank Jesus for His intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more heavenly blessings.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in Jesus' Ascension and in His power to intercede for us. Trust that He has prepared a place for us in heaven and will come again.
Hope
Hope in Jesus' ability to help us prepare for heaven. Maintain confidence that He will provide what is best for our salvation.
Charity
Pray with love for God and for Jesus. Include in your intentions the needs of all souls who are preparing for their heavenly destiny.
What is the Devotion to the Ascension?
The Ascension of Jesus is the event when Jesus, after His Resurrection, ascended into heaven in the presence of His disciples. This glorious event marks Jesus' return to the Father and His enthronement as King of heaven and earth.
King of Heaven and Earth - Jesus ascended to reign as King over all creation. He sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us and preparing a place for us in heaven. His Ascension is a promise of our own glorification.
Source of Hope - The Ascension gives us hope that we too will one day be taken up to heaven. Jesus promised to come again and take us to Himself, where we will share in His eternal joy and triumph.
Model of Transformation - Jesus' Ascension shows us the transformation that awaits us. From earthly struggle to heavenly glory, from human weakness to divine strength, from temporal life to eternal life.
Feast Day - The Feast of the Ascension is celebrated 40 days after Easter, and this novena is especially popular among those seeking Jesus' intercession for heavenly grace and preparation for eternal life.
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