St. Augustine Novena – Day 1: Finding God's Purpose
Join in praying the St. Augustine Novena to seek wisdom and find rest in God.
Today's Focus: Finding God's Purpose
On this first day of the St. Augustine Novena, we pray for wisdom to determine the purpose God has planned for you.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy Saint Augustine, who has famously declared that "Our hearts were made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.", aid me in my own search for our Lord that through your intercession I may be granted the wisdom to determine the purpose God has planned for me. Pray that I be blessed with the courage to follow God's will even at times when I do not understand. Ask our Lord to lead me to a life worthy of His love, that I may one day share the riches of His kingdom. Petition our Lord and Savior to ease the burden of my problems and grant my special intention, and I will honor you all of my days.
Beloved Saint Augustine the miracles you have performed for the greater glory of God have caused people to seek your intercession for their most pressing concerns. Hear my cries as I invoke your name to petition God for an increased faith and to aid me in my present distress. (State the nature of your problem or the special favor you seek)
Glorious Saint Augustine I boldly ask for your intercession confident in your boundless wisdom and compassion. May this devotion lead me to a life dedicated to the fulfilling the will of God that I may one day be deemed worthy of sharing His Kingdom with you and all the saints for all eternity.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
St. Augustine, Pray For Us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we focus on finding god's purpose. This aspect of St. Augustine's intercession helps us to grow in faith and to become more like Christ in our daily lives as we seek wisdom and rest in God.
As we continue our St. Augustine Novena, let us remember his famous words: "Our hearts were made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you." May we find true rest and peace in God's love.
Let us ask St. Augustine to help us be instruments of God's wisdom and love in our daily lives.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Be Hopeful
Trust in St. Augustine's powerful intercession and God's infinite mercy.
Be Patient
Be patient with yourself and trust in God's timing for your conversion.
Be Humble
Humbly seek St. Augustine's intercession with complete trust in his wisdom.
Be Trusting
Trust completely in God's love and St. Augustine's powerful prayers.
Closing Prayer
St. Augustine, we thank you for this day of prayer and reflection. Help us to carry your wisdom and love for God into our daily lives and to trust completely in your powerful intercession. Amen.