North American Martyrs Novena – Day 9: Martyrdom
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Today's Focus: Martyrdom
On this final day of the North American Martyrs Novena, we pray for the devotion to God shown by the North American Martyrs in serving His Church and ultimately giving up their lives for Him. We ask them to help us understand the ultimate sacrifice of love.
Prayer for Day 9
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 devotion to You they showed in serving Your Church, and in ultimately giving up their lives for You and Your Church.
North American Martyrs, you devoted your lives to serving God and His Church as missionaries to the Native American people. Despite many hardships and sufferings, you continued to hold fast to your Faith and to your calling.
Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
You brought many souls into the Church during your time working as missionaries in North America. You ultimately gave up your life for the Church in martyrdom.
Pray for me, that I may always be eager to devote my life to God and His Church. Pray that I may never allow sufferings to cause me to waver in my Faith.
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 devotion to God shown by the North American Martyrs in serving His Church and ultimately giving up their lives for Him. Their martyrdom is the ultimate expression of love and devotion to God.
The North American Martyrs devoted their lives to serving God and His Church as missionaries to the Native American people. Despite many hardships and sufferings, they continued to hold fast to their Faith and to their calling, never wavering in their commitment.
They brought many souls into the Church during their time working as missionaries in North America, showing the fruit of their labor. Ultimately, they gave up their lives for the Church in martyrdom, showing the ultimate sacrifice of love.
As we conclude this novena, let us ask the North American Martyrs to help us develop the same devotion to God and His Church. Let us ask them to help us always be eager to devote our lives to God and His Church and to never allow sufferings to cause us to waver in our Faith.
Remember that martyrdom is not just about dying for the Faith, but about living for it every day. The North American Martyrs show us that true devotion to God means being willing to give everything for Him, including our very lives. May we follow their example and devote our lives completely to God and His Church.
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 devotion to God in serving His Church and ultimately giving up your lives for Him. Teach us to always be eager to devote our lives to God and His Church and to never allow sufferings to cause us to waver in our Faith. May we follow your example of complete devotion and ultimate sacrifice for God. Amen.
🎉 Congratulations!
Congratulations on completing the North American Martyrs Novena! May the intercession of these holy martyrs bring you closer to God and help you in all your needs.
Continue to turn to the North American Martyrs in prayer, and trust in their powerful intercession.
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