Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco – Day 1: Trust and Confidence
Join in praying the Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco to seek his intercession and powerful protection.
Today's Focus: Trust and Confidence
On this first day of the Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco, we focus on trust and confidence. We appeal with confidence to St. John Bosco, knowing that he has great power with God and will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Father and Teacher of the Young
In need of special help, I appeal with confidence to you, Saint John Bosco, for I require not only spiritual graces, but also temporal ones, and particularly...
(add your personal intentions here)
May you, who on earth had such great devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary Help of Christians, and who always had compassion for those who were suffering, obtain from Jesus and His Heavenly Mother the grace I now request, and also a sincere resignation to the Will of God.
(Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Reflection
St. John Bosco was a man of great trust and confidence in God. Despite many difficulties and obstacles, he never lost faith in God's providence and continued to work tirelessly for the salvation of souls, especially young people.
As we reflect on this aspect of St. John Bosco's life and teaching, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May St. John Bosco'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. John Bosco
Trust completely in St. John Bosco's powerful intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, both spiritual and temporal.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. John Bosco will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. John Bosco. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. John Bosco for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings.
Closing Prayer
O glorious St. John Bosco, help me to trust in your powerful intercession with confidence. May your example of complete trust in God inspire me to turn to you with confidence in every need. Guide me through these nine days of prayer, that I may grow closer to God and experience His grace in my life. Amen.