North American Martyrs Novena – Day 3: Divine Will
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Today's Focus: Divine Will
On this third day of the North American Martyrs Novena, we pray for the love of God shown by the North American Martyrs in their openness to God's will in their lives. We ask them to help us understand the importance of surrendering to God's plan.
Prayer for Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us the North American Martyrs as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You they showed in their openness to Your will in their lives.
North American Martyrs, you answered God's call to serve Him as missionaries in North America. Though you faced many obstacles in this work, you never wavered in your determination to serve God faithfully.
Please never waver in bringing my petitions before God!
You faced tortures and imprisonment on account of your Faith and your holy work. Though some of you had the opportunity to abandon your work and save your life, you continued following God's call.
Pray for me, that I may always strive to follow God's call in my life. Pray that I may be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls me to.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
North American Martyrs, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for the love of God shown by the North American Martyrs in their openness to God's will in their lives. Their complete surrender to God's plan is a powerful example for all of us.
The North American Martyrs answered God's call to serve as missionaries in North America, even though this meant leaving behind everything they knew and loved. They faced incredible obstacles and dangers, yet they never wavered in their determination to serve God faithfully.
Some of the martyrs had the opportunity to abandon their work and save their lives, but they chose to continue following God's call, even to the point of death. This shows their complete openness to God's will and their willingness to accept whatever God asked of them.
As we continue this novena, let us ask the North American Martyrs to help us develop the same openness to God's will. Let us ask them to help us be willing to follow God's call, whatever it may be, with the same faithfulness they showed.
Remember that God has a plan for each of us. The North American Martyrs show us that following God's will requires courage, trust, and complete surrender. May we follow their example and be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in the Martyrs
Trust completely in the intercession of the North American Martyrs. Turn to them with confidence in every need, especially in times of persecution.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. The martyrs will not fail to help those who turn to them with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to the martyrs. They want to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank the martyrs for their help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
North American Martyrs, help us to imitate your openness to God's will in your lives. Teach us to follow God's call with the same faithfulness and determination that you showed. May we never waver in our commitment to serve God, following your example of complete surrender to His divine will. Amen.