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Novena Starts:October 11
Feastday:October 20
Birth:1694
Death:1775

Patron saint of deeper devotion to Christ's Passion

St Paul of the Cross Novena

St. Paul of the Cross was an Italian mystic, preacher, and founder of the Passionists religious Congregation. Pray this novena for deeper devotion to Christ’s Passion.

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Day 1

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

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Day 2

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Day 3

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Day 4

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Day 5

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 6

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 7

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
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Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 8

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
Share this novena with someone who needs it.

Answered Prayers from the Community

Day 9

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

Amen.

O good St. Paul of the Cross, you revealed the wonders of God’s power by proclaiming the Passion of God’s only Son.

By your words and mighty deeds, you became a spiritual guide and preacher of the Gospel to a world grown cold to the love of Jesus Christ.

Turn our hearts and minds to the merciful cross of Jesus.

Help us to persevere in faith and love, and assist us in every need.

By sharing the Passion of Jesus in this life, may we come to share in the glory He has promised.

Amen

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

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

Amen.

Today's prayer complete!
Share this novena with someone who needs it.

Answered Prayers from the Community

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