The Saint Helena Novena: A Powerful Prayer for Guidance, Strength, and Courage
The Saint Helena Novena is a nine-day prayer that is traditionally prayed in the week leading up to the feast day of Saint Helena, which is on May 21st. The novena is a way to ask for Saint Helena's intercession and to reflect on her life and example.
Saint Helena was the mother of Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. She is also known for her role in finding the True Cross, the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
The Saint Helena Novena is a powerful way to ask for Saint Helena's intercession for those who are seeking:
- to find the truth
- to overcome obstacles
- to have peace in their lives
- to be good mothers
- to be strong in their faith
- to be courageous in their convictions
The novena can be prayed individually or with a group. It is typically prayed in the following way:
- On each day of the novena, pray the following prayer:
O Saint Helena, you were a great woman of faith and courage. You helped to spread the Christian message throughout the world. You are an inspiration to us all.
We ask for your intercession on this novena. Help us to find the truth, to overcome obstacles, to have peace in our lives, to be good mothers, to be strong in our faith, and to be courageous in our convictions.
Amen.
- Then, read a passage from the Bible about Saint Helena or about the finding of the True Cross.
- Finally, pray for your own intentions and for the intentions of others.
The Saint Helena Novena is a powerful way to ask for Saint Helena's intercession and to reflect on her life and example. It is a time to pray for guidance, strength, and courage, and to ask for Saint Helena's help in finding the truth and overcoming obstacles.
This book is a guide to praying the Saint Helena Novena. It includes the prayers, the readings, and the reflections that you will need to pray the novena. It also includes stories about Saint Helena and her life and legacy.
If you are looking for a powerful prayer for guidance, strength, and courage, the Saint Helena Novena is a great option. It is a prayer that has been prayed for centuries by people who are seeking to find the truth, overcome obstacles, and have peace in their lives.
I hope this book will help you to pray the Saint Helena Novena with faith and conviction. May Saint Helena intercede for you and help you to find the guidance, strength, and courage that you need.
