Novena to St. Anne – Day 6: Purity and Simplicity
Join in praying the Novena to St. Anne to seek her intercession and motherly care.
Today's Focus: Purity and Simplicity
On this sixth day, we focus on St. Anne's help in achieving purity and simplicity. She helps us free our hearts of pride, vanity, and self-love, teaching us meekness and simplicity of heart.
Prayer for Day 6
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, do not allow my soul, a masterpiece of God's creative power, to be lost forever. Free my heart of pride, vanity, self-love. May I know myself as I really am and learn meekness and simplicity of heart.
God's great love for me leaves me cold and unresponsive. I must reflect this love through works of mercy and charity toward my neighbor.
In your boundless charity, good St. Ann, help me to merit the glorious crown which is given to those who have fought the good fight against the world, the devil and the flesh. Assist me to preserve purity of heart and body. With Mary and her divine Son, protect me always.
Reflection
St. Anne's emphasis on purity and simplicity reminds us of the importance of humility and virtue. Her example guides us toward a more holy and righteous life.
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, help me to achieve purity and simplicity of heart. May your emphasis on virtue inspire me to live a more holy and righteous life. Amen.