Novena to St. Anne – Day 5: All-Powerful Lady
Join in praying the Novena to St. Anne to seek her intercession and motherly care.
Today's Focus: All-Powerful Lady
Today we focus on St. Anne as an all-powerful lady. By God's special favor, she grants consolation to those who invoke her and procures for them the eternal riches of heaven.
Prayer for Day 5
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.
Hail, all-powerful Lady. By God's special favor, grant consolation to those who invoke you. Procure for them the eternal riches of heaven, and like a good mother, success in their temporal affairs as well.
Good St. Ann, obtain my deliverance from the punishment which my sins deserve. Obtain for me success in my temporal affairs; especially see to the salvation of my soul.
St. Ann, by your influence with Mary's son Jesus, you have won the gift of conversion for many sinners. Will you then abandon me, who have chosen you as my mother? No, St. Ann. Your name alone, which signifies grace, assures me of the help of your prayers, and these prayers will surely procure pardon and mercy from Jesus. You will pray for me now and at the hour of my death.
Reflection
St. Anne's powerful intercession demonstrates God's generosity in answering prayers through his saints. Her example encourages us to trust in her heavenly assistance.
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, all-powerful lady, help me to trust in your powerful intercession. May your ability to obtain graces inspire me to turn to you with confidence in all my needs. Amen.