| 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
“Well one of the prayer intentions that I was praying for was that my new medical condition doesn’t get any worse and hopefully the medicine I’m on will help me and I’ll continue taking it daily and continue carrying my cross every day without complaining.”
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 will be coming here to give my testimony soon. My prayers and Jesus will and time and soon I will put my testimony here. Pray for me while I wait. Thank you. Believe. Hope. And Trust. God never promises and goes back”
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
“Thanks be to God...eg forgiveness of sins Spiritual healing”
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
“My prayer was answered when I was able to be around the people who I felt had offended me; I was able to let go of the resentment. I have not forgotten the offense, but I don’t feel the tightness in my chest anymore”
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
“Thank you, Holy Cross, for being there for us and demonstrating your love for us by answering our prayers. Amen!🙏🏼”
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
“My son has returned to the Catholic Church and his wife is OCIA. They plan to have their children baptized next month! Thank you, Jesus and Mary!”
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
“JESUS, by Thy Holy Cross Thou answered all of our prayers! Thanking Thee forever!!!”
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
“Leg issues seem to have gone away. Thank you, Lord!”
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
“Was saved from unknowingly consuming food that potentially caused lethal food poisoning - the power of surrender.”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“Well one of the prayer intentions that I was praying for was that my new medical condition doesn’t get any worse and hopefully the medicine I’m on will help me and I’ll continue taking it daily and continue carrying my cross every day without complaining.”
“I will be coming here to give my testimony soon. My prayers and Jesus will and time and soon I will put my testimony here. Pray for me while I wait. Thank you. Believe. Hope. And Trust. God never promises and goes back”
“Thanks be to God...eg forgiveness of sins Spiritual healing”
“My prayer was answered when I was able to be around the people who I felt had offended me; I was able to let go of the resentment. I have not forgotten the offense, but I don’t feel the tightness in my chest anymore”
“Thank you, Holy Cross, for being there for us and demonstrating your love for us by answering our prayers. Amen!🙏🏼”
“My son has returned to the Catholic Church and his wife is OCIA. They plan to have their children baptized next month! Thank you, Jesus and Mary!”
“JESUS, by Thy Holy Cross Thou answered all of our prayers! Thanking Thee forever!!!”
“Leg issues seem to have gone away. Thank you, Lord!”
“Was saved from unknowingly consuming food that potentially caused lethal food poisoning - the power of surrender.”
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