The Catholic Defender: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Novena - Day 4

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

Amen.

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.

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 in her openness to following Your will in her life.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, you followed God’s call to the religious life when you were nineteen years old. Despite many difficulties, you continued to follow God’s call for the rest of your life.

Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!

You faced many trials and uncertainties when your convent was shut down by the government. You remained faithful, and you accepted Madeleine-Sophie Barat’s invitation to merge your religious order with hers.

Pray for me, that I may always be open to God’s will in my life. Pray that I may be eager to serve Him, even when I face unexpected trials and difficulties.

Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).

I'm asking prayer for my family because we don't have food and milk for us and we have a new born baby please pray for god's provision.

Jennifer asks Please pray for me. I just received a notice in the mail today that my home has been foreclosed on And will be sold at the sheriff sale on december 17, 2024. I thought I'd have a hearing or be served papers or something. Now I only have 30 days to find a place to live with my two cats the week before Christmas. I am so lost and frozen in fear and do not know what to do.. Please pray for God to help me!! Please God help me!! In the mighty name of Jesus I pray , Amen Amen Amen

Please pray for my grandson. He is depressed, very anxious and suicidal. His Dad took him to the hospital tonight, but he is very mentally ill. Please, please pray in Jesus precious name for Nicholas.

Ashey prays I am being eaten alive by loneliness. Can someone pray for me

lowis prays I need prayers...I'm very tired .. Please pray for me.. I am losing hope .I am trying to hold on but it is so hard .Lord I need a financial breakthrough. I am working hard.. But if food, rent, medical,school tuition bills keeps filing up..me as poor widower father of 1 little kids I can't do it anymore. . Lord, please make a way..

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

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