The Catholic Defender: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Novena - Day 1

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Prayer by Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne I am where God wills me to be, and so I have found rest and security. His wisdom governs me, His power defends me, His grace sanctifies me, His mercy encompasses me, His joy sustains me and all will go well with me.

Rose Philippine Duchesne. Prayer: Gracious God, you filled the heart of Philippine Duchesne with charity and missionary zeal, and gave her the desire to make you known among all peoples. Fill us who honor her memory today, with that same love and zeal to extend your kingdom to the ends of the earth.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Rose Philippine Duchesne as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You she showed from the time she was a child.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, your family members did not want you to devote your life to God in a religious vocation. But despite their opposition, you chose to dedicate your life to serving God.

Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served!

You entered the Visitation of Holy Mary religious order when you were nineteen years old. Though your family did not support this decision, you wholeheartedly devoted yourself to your vocation.

Pray for me, that I may never allow the opposition of others to deter me from serving God. Pray that I may be as eager to serve God as you were.

Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).

For my wife Gigi for a full recovery dealing with Septic Shock.

For a women in Mexico who is having exploration surgery done on her stomach that this surgery will be successful.

For John Benko who has lost his mind due to depression

For William who is under going Chemo treatments for stage 4 cancer.

Ever needed more prayers, inspiration, or a place to share your victories of faith?

 Prayer for our Priests and Clergy

3. Prayer for our children

4. Prayer for those who have recently past

5. Prayer for those in hospitals, suffering, with disease

6. Prayer for America and peace around the world

7. Freedom of Religion

8. Prayer for the Prodigals

9. Prayer for Prisoners

10. Prayer for Soldiers, Veterans

11. Prayer for the souls in Purgatory

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne was a religious sister who lived in the 1700s-1800s. She was a member of the Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She established the first communities of her order in the United States.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne did a lot of important work for the Church in the United States. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy religious sister in your life!

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is the patron saint of perseverance amidst adversity. You can ask her to pray for you if you are experiencing hardship and are struggling to persevere through it. You can also ask her to pray for someone you know who is trying to persevere through adversity.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is also a great saint to seek intercession from if you work in Catholic education, since she devoted her life to teaching as a religious sister. Or you can ask her to pray for someone you know who works in Catholic education.