Novena for Grace – Day 8: Divine Mercy
Join in praying the Novena for Grace to seek God's grace through the intercession of St. Francis Xavier.
Today's Focus: Divine Mercy
Today we focus on praying for God's loving mercy to be revealed in Jesus. We ask that God's mercy may touch the hearts of all who need it.
Prayer for Day 8
We have come together to worship the Lord our God and to honor the memory of His great missionary, St. Francis Xavier. Through his powerful intercession, let us pray for ourselves, for the missionary efforts of the church, and for all the People of God. For missions and missionaries throughout the world: that through the proclamation of the Good News of salvation, all people may come to know the one true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent. Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. For the Church: that renewed by the Holy Spirit, she may show forth to the world the mystery of the Lord and be an instrument of redemption for all. Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. For Christian unity: that the Spirit of Christ, dwelling in all who believe, may bring us to that fullness of unity which Jesus desires -- one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. For the unrepentant: that moved by God's loving mercy revealed in Jesus, they may repent their sins and open their hearts to the divine life of grace. Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. For ourselves: that we may be ever faithful to our baptismal commitment to Christ, and bring Christ's word and Christ's love to the world in which we live. Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. Together: Lord God, our Father, we honor the memory of the Apostle of the Indies and Japan, St. Francis Xavier. The remembrance of the favors with which You blessed him during life and of his glory after death fills us with joy; and we unite with him in offering to You our sincere tribute of thanksgiving and of grace. We ask You to grant us, through his powerful intercession, the inestimable blessings of living and dying in the state of grace. We also ask You to grant us the favors we seek in this novena. (Pause) But if what we ask is not for the glory of God and the good of our souls, grant us, we pray, what is more conducive to both. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reflection
God's mercy is infinite and available to all. St. Francis Xavier's missionary work was motivated by his understanding of God's mercy and his desire to share it with others.
As we reflect on this aspect of St. Francis Xavier's life and the grace of God, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May St. Francis Xavier's intercession help us to obtain the graces we need and to grow stronger in our faith and love for God and neighbor.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Francis Xavier
Trust completely in St. Francis Xavier's powerful intercession and his ability to help you obtain God's grace. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for missionary work and spiritual growth.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Francis Xavier will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust and confidence for God's grace.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Francis Xavier. He wants to help you obtain the graces you need for your spiritual growth and the good of your soul.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Francis Xavier for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings and divine grace.
Closing Prayer
O St. Francis Xavier, help me to trust in God's loving mercy. May God's mercy be revealed in Jesus and touch the hearts of all who need it. Amen.
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