St. Catherine Laboure Novena – Day 8: Hidden Life
Join in praying the St. Catherine Laboure Novena to seek her intercession and learn about the Miraculous Medal.
Today's Focus: Hidden Life
On this eighth day of the St. Catherine Laboure Novena, we contemplate Catherine's forty years of hidden service and her embrace of humility. We learn about finding joy in simple acts of love.
Prayer for Day 8
Meditation
For forty years after her mission, Catherine lived in silence, serving the elderly. She embraced the hidden life, proving that sanctity flourishes in humble service.
Prayer
Lord, help me to find joy in simple acts of love. May I see each day as an opportunity to serve You in others.
Petition
Pray that I may persevere in faith until the end of my life.
Pray that I may embrace a spirit of humility and charity.
Special Intentions:
(Mention your intentions here)
St. Catherine Laboure, pray for us!
Reflection for Today
Today we contemplate Catherine's forty years of hidden service and her embrace of humility. We learn about finding joy in simple acts of love.
For forty years after her mission, Catherine lived in silence, serving the elderly. She embraced the hidden life, proving that sanctity flourishes in humble service. Her example shows us that true holiness is found in the ordinary.
Catherine teaches us to find joy in simple acts of love and to see each day as an opportunity to serve God in others. She shows us that perseverance in faith and a spirit of humility and charity are the paths to sanctity.
As we pray today, let us ask St. Catherine to help us persevere in faith until the end of our life. Let us also ask her to help us embrace a spirit of humility and charity.
St. Catherine's hidden life reminds us that sanctity is not about recognition or fame but about serving God with love in the ordinary circumstances of daily life. Through her intercession, may we learn to find joy in simple acts of love.
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 faith until the end of our life and to embrace a spirit of humility and charity. Teach us to find joy in simple acts of love and to see each day as an opportunity to serve God in others. Through your intercession, may we learn that sanctity flourishes in humble service and that true holiness is found in the ordinary. Amen.