It is very important to find time for regular prayer and/or meditation, especially when it feels like there is no time for it. If you don’t have time for our regular program offerings, we hope this page gives you some concrete ways to reflect.
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Prayer to Saint Clare of Assisi
Oh glorious Santa Clara! God has given you the power to work miracles continuously, and the favor of answering the prayers of those who invoke your help in misfortune, anxiety and anguish; we beg you to obtain for us from Jesus, through Mary, his Most Holy Mother, what we so fervently and hopefully ask of you, if it is for the greater honor and glory of God and for the good of our souls. Amen.
Novena prayers to Saint Clare of Assisi
Santa Clara, also known as Santa Clara de Asís, was 18 years old when she heard the preaching of Saint Francis of Assisi. Her teachings influenced her to change her entire life and dedicate it to God. She became the first woman, “Franciscan”.
Clara and Francisco became lifelong friends and he was their spiritual guide. Clara founded the Franciscan nuns of the Second Order: the “Poor Clares”. The Poor Clares relied solely on almsgiving and had complete faith in God to provide for them through other people. She and her order lived a simple life of poverty, austerity, and isolation from the world.
They walked barefoot, slept on the ground, did not eat meat, and observed silence. Clara lived in the convent of San Damiano in Assisi and she served the sick, washed the feet of beggars and prayed fervently. Although she never left the convent, she had such an influence that popes, cardinals, and bishops often came to consult her. Her feast day is August 11, but you can pray her novena at any time.
Prayers to Saint Clare of Assisi Novena – Day 1
Dearest Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We praise you and the fruits of your grace that were manifested in your poor and merciful servant, Santa Clara. Through his intercession we come to you like little children to ask you not only to grant us the desires of our hearts, but also to live as Saint Clare did in your heart.
Most Holy Santa Clara, you were the first disciple of Saint Francis of Assisi. You abandoned all your riches for a life of sacrifice, service and poverty to follow the Lord our God through the Gospel. Certainly they are rejoicing with God in Heaven and that is why we ask that they obtain for us from God the grace of… (Mention your intentions here). Your words inspire us: «May it increase on earth. The grace and virtues of him among his servants and servants of his militant Church. In heaven, may He exalt you and glorify you in his Church triumphant over him among all the holy men and women of him ».
Blessed Santa Clara, we strive to be virtuous like you. We strive to be saints like you. We strive to follow the Divine Will. We strive to trust God’s providence in our lives. Come into our hearts and make us holy! Santa Clara, pray for us! So that we are worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
Saint Clare of Assisi Novena – Day 2
Dearest Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We praise you and the fruits of your grace that were manifested in your poor and merciful servant, Santa Clara. Through his intercession we come to you like little children to ask you not only to grant us the desires of our hearts, but also to live as Saint Clare did in your heart.
Santa Clara, as a child you left everything behind and gave your life to God and to the poorest of the poor in your hometown of Assisi. You were inspired by the words of Saint Francis, who pointed you in the direction of Jesus and the Blessed Sacrament. Please pray for us… (Mention your intentions here)… that we seek Jesus as our first love and please help us grow in love so that we can care for the poor and offer our daily lives to God. Your words inspire us: «The Kingdom of Heaven is promised and given by the Lord only to the poor; because he who loves temporal things loses the fruit of love».
Santa Clara, intercede for us! May we not seek to obtain physical objects, but seek the love of God. Because we know that temporary objects will not satisfy the needs of our hearts. The longing we feel will only be fulfilled when our hearts rest in Our Lord Jesus Christ. Santa Clara, we strive to be poor in spirit like you.
We strive to be saints like you. We strive to follow the Divine Will. We strive to trust God’s providence in our lives. Come into our hearts and make us holy! Amen.
Saint Clare of Assisi Novena – Day 3
Dearest Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We praise you and the fruits of your grace that were manifested in your poor and merciful servant, Santa Clara. Through his intercession we come to you like little children to ask you not only to grant us the desires of our hearts, but also to live as Saint Clare did in your heart.
Blessed Santa Clara, the meaning of your name is “light”. Light up the darkness in our minds and hearts so we can see what God wants us to do. Help us to do God’s will with a joyful heart. You are a light that illuminated the world. Please be our light in our times of anguish and sadness. May your light shine so brightly that God quickly responds to the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts…. (Mention here your intentions).
Santa Clara, we ask you to attend to our requests with your selfless and kind heart. Please intercede for us and help us sanctify ourselves! We want you to lead us to see the eternal light of our home in Heaven. Blessed Santa Clara, we strive to be a light in the world like you.
We strive to be saints like you. We strive to follow the Divine Will. We strive to trust God’s providence in our lives. Come into our hearts and make us holy! Amen.
Saint Clare of Assisi Novena – Day 4
Dearest Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We praise you and the fruits of your grace that were manifested in your poor and merciful servant, Santa Clara. Through his intercession we come to you like little children to ask you not only to grant us the desires of our hearts, but also to live as Saint Clare did in your heart.
With quick steps, light steps, firm feet, so that even your steps do not raise dust, advance safely, joyfully and quickly along the path of prudent happiness, without believing in anything that will dissuade you from this purpose or put an obstacle in your way. the way, so that you offer your vows to the Most High in the search for the perfection to which the Spirit of the Lord has called you». Help us to pursue the perfection that God wants for us.
May we pursue the Lord with speed, safety, and joy every day of our lives. So that we know and deeply live our vocation in life, be it religious, married or single. Help us find happiness in our lives and in God Most High. With great confidence, we ask his intercession for… (Mention his intentions here). We are sure of his ability to take our requests directly to the Lord and that He will hear and answer us; because you are a powerful intercessor.
Blessed Santa Clara, we strive to be happy like you. We strive to be saints like you. We strive to follow the Divine Will. We strive to trust God’s providence in our lives. Come into our hearts and make us holy! Amen.
Saint Clare of Assisi Novena – Day 5
Dearest Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We praise you and the fruits of your grace that were manifested in your poor and merciful servant, Santa Clara. Through his intercession we come to you like little children to ask you not only to grant us the desires of our hearts, but also to live as Saint Clare did in your heart.
Blessed Santa Clara, we are inspired by your words: «Put your mind in the mirror of eternity; put your soul in the splendor of glory; put your heart in the figure of the divine substance; and, through contemplation, transform your whole being into the image of the Divine Himself; so that you yourself may also experience what his friends experience when they taste the hidden sweetness that only God has kept from the beginning ».
For those who love it.” Help us to put our minds, souls and hearts in the hands of the Lord. Show us how to contemplate and become faithful followers of God. Glorious Santa Clara, you have lived a life full of love, prayer and penance. Help us fulfill our destiny so that one day we can greet you in Heaven. Have mercy on us, who fight in our faith, Santa Clara.
Your faith is firm and that is why we confidently ask you to listen to our prayers… (Mention your intentions here) So that we can also taste the sweetness that God has kept for those who love him. Blessed Santa Clara, we strive to be faithful like you. We strive to be saints like you. We strive to follow the Divine Will. We strive to trust God’s providence in our lives. Come into our hearts and make us holy! Amen.
Saint Clare of Assisi Novena – Day 6
Dearest Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We praise you and the fruits of your grace that were manifested in your poor and merciful servant, Santa Clara. Through his intercession we come to you like little children to ask you not only to grant us the desires of our hearts, but also to live as Saint Clare did in your heart.
Blessed Santa Clara, your words inspire us: «May He look at you with the eyes of his mercy and give you his peace. May he here below pour out his graces upon you abundantly, and may he place you in heaven among his saints.” Help us to welcome the gaze of the Lord so that we can be at peace. May his mercy dispel all anxiety, anguish and difficulties. Because we want to rest peacefully in God’s plan for our lives.
You lived a contemplative life of prayer, silence and peace. In this noisy world we live in, give us your wisdom and peaceful nature so that we can benefit from hearing God more clearly. With great desire and faith we peacefully bring our intentions to your feet… (Mention your intentions here) because we know that quickly…