Novena to St. Anne – Day 4: Temple Presentation
Join in praying the Novena to St. Anne to seek her intercession and motherly care.
Today's Focus: Temple Presentation
On this fourth day, we focus on St. Anne's faith in presenting Mary to the temple. She offered her pure and holy daughter Mary in the temple with faith, piety and love, trusting in God's plan.
Prayer for Day 4
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.
Good St. Ann, you offered your pure and holy daughter Mary in the temple with faith, piety and love. By the happiness which then filled your heart, I beg you to present me to your Grandson Jesus. Offered by you, I will be agreeable in His sight.
Kind St. Ann, take me forever under your protection. Deliver me from the temptations which continually assail me. Above all, attend me in my last hour. As I lie on my deathbed, be present with your daughter to console and strengthen me.
Holy Mary and good St. Ann, show yourselves to be mothers indeed by obtaining for me the grace of a good death. When my soul goes forth, lead it to God's tribunal so that, by your powerful help and intercession, it may obtain a favorable judgment.
Reflection
St. Anne's faith in presenting Mary to the temple reminds us to trust in God's plan for our lives. Her example teaches us to surrender our children to God's care.
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, who presented Mary to the temple, help me to trust in God's plan. May your faith in surrendering Mary to God's care inspire me to trust in divine providence. Amen.