Novena for Pope Francis – Day 1: Soul and Purification
Join in praying the Novena for Pope Francis to honor and pray for the Holy Father.
Today's Focus: Soul and Purification
On this first day of the Novena for Pope Francis, we pray for Pope Francis' soul and his purification in the presence of God. We ask God to grant him eternal rest and perpetual light.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
O Crucified Lord, we mourn today the death of the Holy Father. May Your suffering and his bring about repentance and a return to You.
O Risen Lord, we pray that the Holy Father will come face to face with you and that his prayers for the Church will bring about renewal of faith in You.
We pray today for Pope Francis' soul and his purification.
We pray also for (mention your intentions here).
For Pope Francis, we pray:
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for Pope Francis' soul and his purification in the presence of God. As Catholics, we believe in the communion of saints and the power of prayer for the souls in purgatory.
Pope Francis has been our spiritual father, guiding the Church with his pastoral care and leadership. Now we pray for his soul, asking God to grant him eternal rest and perpetual light.
The prayer for eternal rest is one of the most ancient prayers of the Church. It reminds us that death is not the end, but a transition to eternal life with God.
As we begin this novena, let us pray with faith and hope for Pope Francis' soul. Let us ask God to purify him completely and welcome him into the fullness of His presence.
Remember that our prayers for the dead are acts of love and charity. They show our belief in the resurrection and our hope in God's mercy.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Pray with Reverence
Pray this novena with reverence and respect for the Holy Father. Honor his memory and his service to the Church.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. God will hear our prayers for Pope Francis and the Church.
Be Specific
Present your specific intentions for the Church and the next Pope. Pray for the particular needs of the Church during this time.
Be Grateful
Thank God for Pope Francis' life and ministry. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
O Lord, we pray for Pope Francis' soul and his purification. Grant him eternal rest and perpetual light. May his prayers for the Church bring about renewal of faith. Help us to honor his memory and continue to pray for the Church he loved so much. Amen.