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The Biblical Basis for a Novena. The practice of offering a novena is based upon the nine days that the Blessed Virgin Mary and the apostles spent in Jerusalem from the Ascension until Pentecost in prayerful preparation for the Descent of the Holy Spirit. The Easter Season is fifty days.
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Learn More »A Novena, a Devotional Form of Prayer. A novena is a period of nine consecutive days of intensified prayer. A novena may be offered in preparation for a major feast such as Pentecost, to deepen devotion to Jesus, to honor a particular saint, or to make a request for a special grace or favor. A novena may be offered by the entire Church, a particular community, or by an individual. The term is derived from the Latin word novem which means “nine.” The Biblical Basis for a Novena. The practice of offering a novena is based upon the nine days that the Blessed Virgin Mary and the apostles spent in Jerusalem from the Ascension until Pentecost in prayerful preparation for the Descent of the Holy Spirit. The Easter Season is fifty days. Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after the Resurrection (see Acts 1:3), which leaves ten days. Shortly before his Ascension Jesus “enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait … [because] in a few days you will be baptized by the holy Spirit” (Acts 1:4,5). Accordingly, “they went to the upper room …. [and] devoted themselves with one accord to prayer” (Acts 1:13,14). They prayed for nine days and on the tenth they were filled with the Holy Spirit. The Pentecost Novena. This novena begins on the Friday after Ascension Thursday and continues until the Saturday before Pentecost, the first and last days included. This novena is offered by the entire Church. It is a prayer for readiness to celebrate Pentecost, for greater openness to receive and cooperate with the gifts of the Holy Spirit (see Is 11:2), and for renewal within the worldwide Church, a diocese, a special group of people, or within one’s self. Novenas at Special Times. It is also customary to make a novena in preparation for Christmas and before the memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on August 5. In some places a Novena of Grace is offered in March. Many religious orders and parishes conduct a novena before their patronal feast. Novenas Associated with Devotions. Novenas can be offered to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Holy Name of Jesus, or the Blessed Sacrament. There are also novenas to venerate the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Joseph, St. Anthony of Padua, and many other saints. Novenas for Special Intentions. It is common to offer a novena for a serious need or for a special intention. Historically, novenas have been offered in times of desperation or disaster: to avert a war, to end a war, to end a plague, or to end a drought. It has also been customary to offer a novena to ask the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction before the selection of a new leader: a Pope, a bishop, a religious superior, a pastor, a university president, or a school principal; or for a civic leader, such as before the election of the president or the governor, or the selection of a judge. It is also common to offer a novena for an urgently desired special request such as the right spouse, a child, or guidance in a career decision. Novenas are also made to request the extra graces needed to make spiritual headway in virtue and holiness: to grow in prayerfulness, faith, hope, charity, joyfulness, peacefulness, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, forgiveness, purity, humility, truthfulness, and compassion (see 1 Cor 13:13; Gal 5:22-23; Col 3:12-15).
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Learn More »Your home is an extension of your body and spirit—so holding a house blessing can help welcome positive energy into your space and life. Your blessing doesn't need to be denominational: Just think of it as a way to imbue your home with love, harmony, health, happiness, and prosperity.
Tackle your gut issues now, so you don’t have to think about them later.* You can do a house blessing before you move into a new space or when you want to bless a space you already inhabit in a new, purposeful way. For example, you may do a house blessing when a new spouse moves in or a baby comes into your life. You can also do one right before a new chapter starts in your life and you want to invite a fresh energy into your home. Whenever you choose to conduct your blessing, I'd recommend doing a quick cleanup beforehand. Start with a clean slate by clearing clutter, dusting and wiping down dirty surfaces, or burning a sage stick if that's your thing.
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