A buncha prayin' you can do
Laura DeMaria
Friends, everyone and their mama is praying a novena these days, and I’m pleased as punch. Got an impossible cause? Pulling your hair out because of the election? Never fear! There’s a novena for that. As Padre Pio said, Pray, hope, and don’t worry.
Here’s a few of the ones I have noticed are occurring right now:
Pray More Novenas: Novena to St. Jude, Patron of Impossible Causes
From PMN: “Saint Jude is the patron of Hopeless Causes and Desperate Situations. Pray these novena prayers to Saint Jude with confidence. Catholics have relied on his intercession in times of extreme need for centuries. This Apostle and Martyr has helped countless souls through his epistle in the New Testament and his intercessions on behalf of those who seek his aid in times of trial. Pray this novena for your intentions asking St. Jude to intercede to God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit on your behalf.”
Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara (SSVM): Litany of the Immaculate Conception
From SSVM: “As the upcoming elections approach and in light of the recent events we have experienced as a country, we are reminded of the great importance and efficacy of prayer, especially through the intercession of our Immaculate Mother, patroness of the “Land of the Free”. We ask you to join us in invoking Mary, Immaculate Conception, for the United States of America, especially by praying the Litany of the Immaculate Conception (1476).”
I am praying the St. Jude. I suppose I am a novena purist because I do not like to have more than one going at a time - seems disrespectful. Rather pray one with my whole heart.
Anyway, I hope you are well. And I hope these prayers will help you be well and harmonious with God and the times he has chosen us to live in.