St. Catherine Laboure Novena – Day 4: Hidden Service
Join in praying the St. Catherine Laboure Novena to seek her intercession and learn about the Miraculous Medal.
Today's Focus: Hidden Service
On this fourth day of the St. Catherine Laboure Novena, we meditate on Catherine's hidden life of service and her care for the elderly and infirm. We learn about the value of humility and small acts of love.
Prayer for Day 4
Meditation
Catherine lived a hidden life of service. Even after her visions became known, she never sought recognition or honor. For more than forty years, she quietly cared for the elderly and infirm, finding Christ in every soul.
Her sanctity was rooted in ordinary acts of love, done with extraordinary faith.
Prayer
Lord, teach me the value of humility and the power of small acts of love. May I serve without seeking praise, offering everything for Your glory.
St. Catherine, obtain for me the grace to love others patiently and tenderly. Help me see Christ in the poor, the sick, and the forgotten.
Petition
Pray that I may persevere in my duties, even when unseen or unappreciated.
Pray that I may grow in humility and charity.
Special Intentions:
(Mention your intentions here)
St. Catherine Laboure, pray for us!
Reflection for Today
Today we meditate on Catherine's hidden life of service and her care for the elderly and infirm. We learn about the value of humility and small acts of love.
Even after her visions became known, Catherine never sought recognition or honor. For more than forty years, she quietly cared for the elderly and infirm, finding Christ in every soul. Her sanctity was rooted in ordinary acts of love, done with extraordinary faith.
Catherine shows us that true holiness is found not in grand gestures but in the daily practice of love and service. She teaches us to serve without seeking praise and to offer everything for God's glory.
As we pray today, let us ask St. Catherine to help us persevere in our duties, even when unseen or unappreciated. Let us also ask her to help us grow in humility and charity.
St. Catherine's example reminds us that we can find Christ in the poor, the sick, and the forgotten. Through her intercession, may we learn to love others patiently and tenderly, just as she did.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Catherine
Trust completely in St. Catherine's intercession and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially for devotion to Mary.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Catherine will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Catherine. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Catherine for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
St. Catherine Laboure, help us to persevere in our duties, even when unseen or unappreciated, and to grow in humility and charity. Teach us the value of humility and the power of small acts of love. Help us to serve without seeking praise and to see Christ in the poor, the sick, and the forgotten. May we love others patiently and tenderly, just as you did. Amen.