| Novena Starts: | July 15 |
| Feastday: | July 24 |
| Birth: | 1150 |
| Death: | 1224 |
Patron saint of Mental illness and psychiatric disorders, Mental health workers, therapists, and psychiatrists, Millers and millworkers, Sufferers of mental anguish, insanity, lunacy, Those troubled or possessed by evil spirits, town of Sint-Truiden Saint Trond Belgium
St. Christina the Astonishing Novena
St. Christina the Astonishing (c. 1150–1224) is a Flemish saint known for her remarkable mystical experiences after a near-death episode, during which she reportedly levitated, fled from the smell of human sin, and lived in extreme penance for the souls in purgatory.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“God’s grace makes me certain, and his mercy endures forever.”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Praying for my mother’s friend who is suffering through a difficult situation”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I trust she will by the Grace of God”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My son's continued recovery from mental illness and addiction”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My brother had mental issues due to usage of some bad stuff. Last time i saw him - after the noevna - he was at peace and normal again Thank you st Christina”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“She answered one of my intentions, which I am so grateful🙏🏻!”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“She answered one of my intentions, which I am so grateful🙏🏻!”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Financial provision ❤️”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, who didst grant to Thy servant Saint Christina the Astonishing extraordinary graces, calling her back from the gates of death to do penance for the souls in Purgatory, grant that through her intercession we may obtain the grace we now ask
(mention request here…)
and learn to bear our sufferings patiently for the love of Thee and for the relief of the holy souls. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O glorious Saint Christina, who after beholding the torments of the damned, the sufferings of the souls in Purgatory, and the joys of the blessed, didst willingly return to this life to suffer for sinners and the holy souls, obtain for me the grace to detach my heart from the things of this world. Teach me to love penance, to fly from sin as thou didst, and to offer all my trials in union with the sufferings of Christ.
Dear Saint Christina, astonishing in thy life and in thy works, intercede for me before the throne of God. Obtain for me these graces, and especially the grace of a holy death, perseverance in faith, and the deliverance of the souls in Purgatory most dear to me.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
St Christina the Astonishing, pray for us.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I was working with a very difficult case of trauma from my childhood. as far as I remember it was the very first T that I experienced. The healing journey was the roughest one I’ve experienced yet, But with Saint Christina’s help, I finally found peace and reconciliation. I’m healed now. Thank you, st. Christiana”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“God’s grace makes me certain, and his mercy endures forever.”
“Praying for my mother’s friend who is suffering through a difficult situation”
“I trust she will by the Grace of God”
“My son's continued recovery from mental illness and addiction”
“My brother had mental issues due to usage of some bad stuff. Last time i saw him - after the noevna - he was at peace and normal again Thank you st Christina”
“She answered one of my intentions, which I am so grateful🙏🏻!”
“She answered one of my intentions, which I am so grateful🙏🏻!”
“Financial provision ❤️”
“I was working with a very difficult case of trauma from my childhood. as far as I remember it was the very first T that I experienced. The healing journey was the roughest one I’ve experienced yet, But with Saint Christina’s help, I finally found peace and reconciliation. I’m healed now. Thank you, st. Christiana”
“Thank you for blessing me”
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