Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco – Day 4: Devotion to Eucharist
Join in praying the Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco to seek his intercession and powerful protection.
Today's Focus: Devotion to Eucharist
On this fourth day, we focus on devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We ask St. John Bosco to help us develop the same great love and devotion to the Eucharist that he had.
Prayer for Day 4
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 had a profound devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He spent hours in adoration and encouraged others to develop this same love for the Eucharist.
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 develop a great devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament like you had. May your love for the Eucharist inspire me to spend more time in adoration and to receive Holy Communion with greater devotion. Amen.