Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney – Day 6: Eucharistic Devotion
Join in praying the Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney to seek his intercession for priests and spiritual growth.
Today's Focus: Eucharistic Devotion
Today we focus on St. John Vianney's great joy in distributing the Eucharist to pilgrims. His only comfort in this world was the real presence of Jesus in the tabernacle, and he received Holy Communion with great love each day.
Prayer for Day 6
O Holy Priest of Ars, whose only comfort in this world was the real presence of Jesus in the tabernacle, was it not your great joy to distribute the Eucharist to the pilgrims who visited you? You refused Communion to the souls who refused to reform but to souls of goodwill you opened wide the doors of the Eucharistic Feast. You, who each day at Holy Mass received Holy Communion with great loves, give me some of your fervor. With freedom from mortal sin, obtain for me a sincere desire to profit from receiving Holy Communion. Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your intercession. Pray for me during this novena especially for... (mention silently your special intentions). Our Father, Hail Mary, 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 Vianney's Eucharistic devotion reminds us that the Eucharist should be our greatest consolation. His fervor in receiving Holy Communion inspires us to approach this sacrament with sincere desire and freedom from mortal sin.
As we reflect on this aspect of St. John Vianney's life and virtues, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May St. John Vianney'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 Vianney
Trust completely in St. John Vianney's powerful intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for spiritual growth and priestly vocations.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. John Vianney 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 Vianney. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. John Vianney for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings and miracles.
Closing Prayer
O Saint John Marie Vianney, help me to develop fervor in receiving Holy Communion. May your Eucharistic devotion inspire me to approach this sacrament with sincere desire and love. Amen.