O glorious Saint Alphonsus Liguori, faithful servant of God, wise teacher of the Church, and loving shepherd of souls, you dedicated your life to proclaiming the mercy and love of Jesus Christ.

Obtain for us the grace to grow in faith, hope, and charity. Teach us to trust always in God’s infinite mercy, to persevere in prayer, and to follow Christ with generous hearts. Help us to love the Blessed Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary as you did, and inspire us to serve others with humility and compassion.

Intercede for us in our needs, especially (mention your intention here), and guide us always on the path to holiness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Novena to Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Opening Prayer (Pray Each Day)

O glorious Saint Alphonsus, chosen by God to be a great preacher of the Gospel, a compassionate confessor, and a Doctor of the Church, we thank God for the gift of your holy life and faithful witness.

You taught that prayer is the sure path to salvation and that God’s mercy is greater than all our sins. Obtain for us a deep love for Jesus Christ, a steadfast devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the grace to persevere in holiness.

With confidence, we ask your intercession for this special intention:

(State your intention.)

May God’s holy will be accomplished in our lives, and may we always seek His glory above all else.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Day 1 – A Heart Open to God’s Call

Saint Alphonsus, you willingly left behind worldly success to follow Christ. Help us to listen attentively to God’s call and to respond with courage and generosity.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 2 – Trust in God’s Mercy

Saint Alphonsus, you proclaimed God’s boundless mercy throughout your life. Help us never to lose hope but always to trust in the Lord’s loving forgiveness.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 3 – Love of Prayer

Saint Alphonsus, teach us to make prayer the foundation of our daily lives and to seek God’s presence in every circumstance.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 4 – Love for the Eucharist

Saint Alphonsus, whose heart burned with devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, help us to deepen our love for Jesus truly present in the Eucharist.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 5 – Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saint Alphonsus, devoted son of Mary, inspire us to imitate her faith, humility, and obedience, and to seek her loving intercession.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 6 – Charity Toward Others

Saint Alphonsus, you served the poor and forgotten with compassion. Teach us to recognize Christ in every person and to practice works of mercy with joyful hearts.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 7 – Patience in Suffering

Saint Alphonsus, who endured illness and hardship with steadfast faith, obtain for us the grace to accept our trials with patience and confidence in God’s loving providence.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 8 – Perseverance in Holiness

Saint Alphonsus, strengthen us to remain faithful to Christ through every joy and difficulty, and never allow us to grow weary in doing good.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Day 9 – Eternal Union with God

Saint Alphonsus, pray that we may live holy lives, die in God’s friendship, and one day rejoice with you in the eternal happiness of heaven.

Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

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Closing Prayer

O God, You raised up Saint Alphonsus Liguori to be a faithful bishop, a wise teacher, and a zealous missionary of Your love. Through his prayers and example, grant that we may always seek Your will, proclaim Your mercy, and faithfully follow Jesus Christ.

May we imitate his love of prayer, his devotion to the Blessed Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his compassion for all people. Through his intercession, graciously hear the petitions we place before You, according to Your holy will.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.