St. Catherine Laboure Novena – Day 5: Miraculous Medal
Join in praying the St. Catherine Laboure Novena to seek her intercession and learn about the Miraculous Medal.
Today's Focus: Miraculous Medal
On this fifth day of the St. Catherine Laboure Novena, we contemplate Mary's appearance to Catherine and the mission of the Miraculous Medal. We learn about obedience to God's voice without hesitation.
Prayer for Day 5
Meditation
When Mary appeared to Catherine and entrusted her with the mission of the Miraculous Medal, Catherine responded with faith and obedience. She foresaw trials but trusted that God's grace would prevail.
The Medal became a powerful sacramental, a source of countless conversions, healings, and graces—a triumph of God's mercy through Mary's intercession.
Prayer
St. Catherine, teach me to obey God's voice without hesitation. When He asks something difficult of me, help me to say "yes" generously, as you did.
Petition
Pray that I may always choose God's will over my own desires.
Pray that I may trust Mary's guidance in all things.
Special Intentions:
(Mention your intentions here)
St. Catherine Laboure, pray for us!
Reflection for Today
Today we contemplate Mary's appearance to Catherine and the mission of the Miraculous Medal. We learn about obedience to God's voice without hesitation.
When Mary appeared to Catherine and entrusted her with the mission of the Miraculous Medal, Catherine responded with faith and obedience. She foresaw trials but trusted that God's grace would prevail.
The Medal became a powerful sacramental, a source of countless conversions, healings, and graces—a triumph of God's mercy through Mary's intercession. Catherine's obedience to this mission has brought untold blessings to the world.
As we pray today, let us ask St. Catherine to help us always choose God's will over our own desires. Let us also ask her to help us trust Mary's guidance in all things.
St. Catherine's example teaches us to obey God's voice without hesitation. When He asks something difficult of us, we should say "yes" generously, just as she did. Through her intercession, may we learn to trust in God's grace in all circumstances.
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 always choose God's will over our own desires and to trust Mary's guidance in all things. Teach us to obey God's voice without hesitation. When He asks something difficult of us, help us to say "yes" generously, just as you did. Through your intercession, may we learn to trust in God's grace in all circumstances. Amen.