| Novena Starts: | August 19 |
| Feastday: | August 28 |
| Birth: | 354 |
| Death: | 430 |
Patron saint of brewers, printers, against tired eyes, and theologians
St. Augustine Novena
St Augustine of Hippo was a priest and bishop, a Doctor of the Church, who converted from a life of dissolution and vice to become one of the greatest theologians in the Church’s history. Pray this novena for overcoming sin and growing in virtue.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I sincerely hope and pray that Saint Augustine will intercede for me and help to stay close to Christ and his church and his holy Mother Mary and hopefully he’ll help me to stay away from anything that is unholy, unorthodox and immoral as well. Amen.”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you, Saint Augustine, for being there for us and demonstrating your love for us by answering our prayers. Amen!🙏🏼”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My dearest St. Augustine, On your feast day, I want to thank you for becoming someone so unexpectedly dear to my heart. I came to know you more deeply through this novena, and I am grateful for everything your life has reminded me of—that no heart is ever too far for God's grace, that searching can eventually lead us to truth, and that even a restless heart can finally find its home in Him. Thank you for the intentions you have carried with me, especially the ones I could never fully explain. You know what I placed in your hands, and I trust that you have brought them before Jesus. Thank you for teaching me not to be afraid of waiting, questioning, or not having all the answers. Help me continue seeking God sincerely and loving Him more deeply, especially in this new chapter of my life. A…”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Since day 1 I experienced a profound healing of the mind, heart, and spirit. And I got the direction through different healthcare professionals for my physical recovery.”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My Catholic curious neighbor started OCIA!”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Stil believing in God's miracles and directions 🙏”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My husband has been sober for a few weeks and my son also speaking more openly about the addictions that hold him back and his energy changed 💛💛💛”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My eyes are not as tired”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Christ be behind me.
Lord, I commit my failures
As well as my successes into your hands.
And I bring to you for healing the people and the situations and the wrongs and hurts of the past.
Give me the courage, strength, and generosity to let go and move on, leaving the past behind me, and living the present to the full.
Lead me always to be hopeful as I entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.
St. Augustine, pray for my intention in this novena
(mention request here…)
God, hear my plea and grant me the grace to accept Your will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.
Amen
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you for the grace to start and was able to complete this prayer in as much as I was inconsistent”
Answered Prayers From This Novena
Thank you for the St Augustine Novena The wording was elegant and clear. It allowed me to have a very directed intention.
I left my verbally abusive husband 2 years ago after being together for 30 years. I had been completely demoralized in the marriage, but I had stayed, praying always for God’s grace. God spoke softly to me allowing me to leave the relationship. Since then, I have allowed God to be present in my life.
My husband would not grant me a divorce, and it took the past 2 years to fight him in court. God has provided me with everything I need!
God has blessed me with a moral and tireless lawyer. People often ask me how I can be so calm given my ex’s terrible behaviour they have witnessed since I have left him. I know in God anything is possible.
I prayed the Novena, knowing God’s plan is perfect.
It worked! It looks like my husband will be signing the papers. I stood fast on my intentions and I will donate to my church the money I received in this divorce according to God’s will. I have total clarity in this plan as God’s hand is guiding it. I have shared with those around me how clearly I have believed and the calmness I have when I let go and let God.
Thank you for the Novena! God Bless You! Living in God
from L.K.
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“I sincerely hope and pray that Saint Augustine will intercede for me and help to stay close to Christ and his church and his holy Mother Mary and hopefully he’ll help me to stay away from anything that is unholy, unorthodox and immoral as well. Amen.”
“Thank you, Saint Augustine, for being there for us and demonstrating your love for us by answering our prayers. Amen!🙏🏼”
“My dearest St. Augustine, On your feast day, I want to thank you for becoming someone so unexpectedly dear to my heart. I came to know you more deeply through this novena, and I am grateful for everything your life has reminded me of—that no heart is ever too far for God's grace, that searching can eventually lead us to truth, and that even a restless heart can finally find its home in Him. Thank you for the intentions you have carried with me, especially the ones I could never fully explain. You know what I placed in your hands, and I trust that you have brought them before Jesus. Thank you for teaching me not to be afraid of waiting, questioning, or not having all the answers. Help me continue seeking God sincerely and loving Him more deeply, especially in this new chapter of my life. A…”
“Since day 1 I experienced a profound healing of the mind, heart, and spirit. And I got the direction through different healthcare professionals for my physical recovery.”
“My Catholic curious neighbor started OCIA!”
“Stil believing in God's miracles and directions 🙏”
“My husband has been sober for a few weeks and my son also speaking more openly about the addictions that hold him back and his energy changed 💛💛💛”
“My eyes are not as tired”
“Thank you for the grace to start and was able to complete this prayer in as much as I was inconsistent”
“🙏🙏🙏Thank you St Augustine for Prayers Answered 🙏🙏🙏”
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