| Novena Starts: | September 5 |
| Feastday: | September 14 |
| Birth: | 0 |
| Death: | 0 |
Patron saint of the Cross
Holy Cross Novena
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates the discovery by St Helena of the True Cross of Christ. Pray this Holy Cross Novena to draw closer to Christ Crucified.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thanking God for saving my dad from a terrible accident,all scan reports were excellent, already discharged from the hospital. May the name of God be glorified”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I visited my brother I was surprised He seemed to be in better spirits. Thank you God.”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Not yet…but I remain hopeful.”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Not yet i hope soon in jesus name”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“On my 6th day praying this, I got my final project grade and passed it with a way better grade that I thought it would. This is a way better answer than Id imagine it. Praying this and other novenas really helps me think and feel better. I started to get used to it and keep adding new novenas to my daily routine. Thank GOD for the guidance and answers 🙏🏻 May GOD answers your prayers 🙏🏻”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I thank God for healing and job favours.”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Yes my prayers are being answered 🩷🩷🩷 in His Time!”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Prayed for our household, seems to be moving in a healthier direction.”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we ask for
(mention request here…)
We trust completely in Your Mercy.
Cleanse us from sin by Your Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace, which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments we may come at last to the glory of Heaven.
Lord, we exalt Your Holy Cross, upon which You redeemed the world. Grant us a share in Your sufferings, uniting our crosses to Yours, so that we may share in Your Heavenly glory forever. Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Hello, hope you’re doing well!! Good news, I completed this novena with a greater sense of gratitude for the cross, Christ dying to save us, and the opportunity to trust in God as well as grow in faith and perseverance. Praise be to God that we can always call on the Holy Spirit in any crosses that we may have. Thank you God for always working in our crosses even if we don’t understand. Lift high the cross- our greatest victory! :) Jesus, we trust in You! :)”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“Thanking God for saving my dad from a terrible accident,all scan reports were excellent, already discharged from the hospital. May the name of God be glorified”
“I visited my brother I was surprised He seemed to be in better spirits. Thank you God.”
“Not yet…but I remain hopeful.”
“Not yet i hope soon in jesus name”
“On my 6th day praying this, I got my final project grade and passed it with a way better grade that I thought it would. This is a way better answer than Id imagine it. Praying this and other novenas really helps me think and feel better. I started to get used to it and keep adding new novenas to my daily routine. Thank GOD for the guidance and answers 🙏🏻 May GOD answers your prayers 🙏🏻”
“I thank God for healing and job favours.”
“Yes my prayers are being answered 🩷🩷🩷 in His Time!”
“Prayed for our household, seems to be moving in a healthier direction.”
“Hello, hope you’re doing well!! Good news, I completed this novena with a greater sense of gratitude for the cross, Christ dying to save us, and the opportunity to trust in God as well as grow in faith and perseverance. Praise be to God that we can always call on the Holy Spirit in any crosses that we may have. Thank you God for always working in our crosses even if we don’t understand. Lift high the cross- our greatest victory! :) Jesus, we trust in You! :)”
“Prayer answerd thank you lord Jesus 🙏”
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