Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney – Day 8: Purity of Heart
Join in praying the Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney to seek his intercession for priests and spiritual growth.
Today's Focus: Purity of Heart
Today we focus on St. John Vianney's modesty and exquisite purity that radiated from his body. He preached about these beautiful virtues with such charm and enthusiasm, comparing them to the perfume of a vineyard in bloom.
Prayer for Day 8
O Holy Priest of Ars, a witness of your life made this magnificent praise of you: 'We would have taken him for an angel in a mortal body." You so edified others: the modesty and the exquisite purity radiated from your body. With such charm and with such enthusiasm you preached to others about these beautiful virtues which you said resembled the perfume of a vineyard in bloom. Please I beg you to join your entreaties to those of Mary Immaculate and Saint Philomena in order that I guard always, as God asks me, the purity of my heart. You, who have directed so many souls towards the heights of virtue, defend me in temptations and obtain for me the strength to conquer them. 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 purity of heart reminds us that we must guard this virtue as God asks us. His example teaches us to seek the intercession of Mary Immaculate and St. Philomena to maintain purity in our hearts.
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 guard the purity of my heart as God asks. May your example of purity inspire me to seek the intercession of Mary Immaculate and St. Philomena. Amen.