Novena to St. Anne – Day 2: Compassion and Love
Join in praying the Novena to St. Anne to seek her intercession and motherly care.
Today's Focus: Compassion and Love
On this second day of our novena, we focus on St. Anne's compassion and love. She is filled with compassion for those who invoke her and with love for those who suffer, offering comfort and solace to all in need.
Prayer for Day 2
O glorious St. Ann, you are filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer! Heavily burdened with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present intention which I recommend to you in your special care.
Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and place it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. But, above all, obtain for me the grace one day to see my God face to face, and with you and Mary and all the saints to praise and bless Him for all eternity.
Amen.
Our Father,... Hail Mary...
O Jesus, Holy Mary, St. Ann, help me now and at the hour of my death.
Good St. Ann, intercede for me.
From the depths of my heart, good St. Ann, I offer you my homage this day and ask you to shelter me under the mantle of your motherly care. You know, good mother, how much I love you, how gladly I serve you, how happy I am to praise you, how eager I am to call on you in time of distress.
Good St. Ann, be pleased to extend your helping hand in all my wants. Listen to my prayers, for I place my trust in your gracious bounty. Make all my thoughts and desires worthy and righteous.
Jesus, I thank You for all the graces which in Your infinite goodness You have lavished upon St. Ann; for having chosen her, among all women, to be Your grandmother on earth and exalted her in heaven with such great and miraculous powers. In the name of her merits, I humbly recommend myself to Your infinite mercy.
Reflection
St. Anne's compassion and love teach us to be more caring and understanding toward others. Her example inspires us to show the same kindness and mercy to those around us.
As we reflect on this aspect of St. Anne's life and teaching, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May St. Anne's intercession help us to overcome our weaknesses and to grow stronger in our faith and love for God and neighbor.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Anne
Trust completely in St. Anne's motherly care and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially family matters.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Anne will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Anne. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Anne for her intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings and miracles.
Closing Prayer
O St. Anne, filled with compassion and love, help me to imitate your caring heart. May your example of compassion inspire me to show love and mercy to all those who suffer. Amen.