This “American Novena” is inspired by St. Joseph’s parish in Washington, D.C. The parishioners there are being asked to pray this litany between now and the inauguration of the new President on January 20th. May we unite with them in prayer this week. The saints mentioned are North American Saints.
Father of Providence, grant us the courage to extend mercy and respect to those with whom we disagree. Grant us a heart to love this country according to your will, seeing in every human person a son or daughter of the One who wants to be called “our Father.” We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Amen.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton — Pray for us.
St. John Neumann — Pray for us.
St. Marianne Cope — Pray for us.
St. Katherine Drexel — Pray for us.
St. Damien of Molokai — Pray for us.
St. Junipero Serra — Pray for us.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha — Pray for us.
St. Mother Theodore Guérin — Pray for us.
St. Isaac Jogues and Companions — Pray for us.
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini — Pray for us.
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne — Pray for us.
May God bless our parish, may God bless our city, and may God bless the United States of America. Amen.
