Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney – Day 7: Victory Over Temptation
Join in praying the Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney to seek his intercession for priests and spiritual growth.
Today's Focus: Victory Over Temptation
On this seventh day, we focus on St. John Vianney's victory over the devil's attacks. Despite the infamous attacks and trials that disheartened him, he did not give up his sublime task of converting souls.
Prayer for Day 7
O Holy Priest of Ars, the infamous attacks of the devil which you had to suffer and the trials which disheartened you by fatigue would not make you give up the sublime task of converting souls. The devil came to you for many years to disturb your short rest but you won because of mortification and prayers. Powerful protector, you know the temptor's desire to harm my baptized and believing soul. He would have me sin, by rejecting the Holy Sacraments and the life of virtue. But good Saint of Ars dispel from me the traces of the enemy. 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 victory over temptation shows us that through mortification and prayer, we can overcome the devil's attacks. His example teaches us to be vigilant against the tempter's desire to harm our souls.
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 overcome temptation as you did. May your victory through mortification and prayer give me strength against the devil's attacks. Amen.