to Go ForthPrayers to Saint Francis Xavier
Patron
of
African Missions,
Apostleship of Prayer;
Fathers of the Precious Blood, Foreign
Missions, Missionaries;
Missioners of the Precious Blood, Navigators,
Plague Epidemics,
& the Propagation of the Faith
to Go Forth
Novena
Prayer in Honor of St. Francis Xavier
*(pray
March 4 to March 12; or November 25 to December 3)
O Great Saint Francis, well beloved and full of charity, with thee I reverently adore the Divine Majesty, and since I specially rejoice in the singular gifts of grace bestowed on thee in life, and of glory after death, I give thanks to God, and beg of thee, with all the affection of my heart, that by thy powerful intercession thou may obtain for me above all things the grace to live a holy life and die a holy death.
Moreover, I beg of thee to obtain for me (mention your favor), but if what I ask does not tend to the glory of God and the greater good of my soul, do thou, I beseech thee, obtain for me what will more certainly attain these ends. Amen.
Pray 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be
(carries an indulgence of 300 days)
THE NOVENA OF GRACE : Pray March 4 through March 12
This is the powerful novena to Saint Francis Xavier which, in times past, was solemnly celebrated on the above dates throughout the entire Church. This great Jesuit Saint is the Exemplar of our Crusade, and in March of every year we beg for his help in obtaining from God a favorable response to a particular request. We know he has heard us, for our requests have been granted. The special intention for this novena will vary from year to year, and will be announced beforehand in the January or February MANCIPIA.
The form for a public Novena of Grace follows:
Preparatory
Prayers
Priest: In the Name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
O Jesus, answer our petitions as we kneel before Thee.
People: O Heart of Jesus, hear and grant
our prayers.
Priest: Pray for us, Saint Francis
Xavier,
People: that we may be made worthy of
the promises of Christ.
Priest: Let us pray: Come, Holy Ghost,
fill the hearts of Thy faithful. Enkindle in them the fire of Thy
love. Send forth Thy spirit and they shall be created,
People: and Thou shalt renew the face of
the earth.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
People: as it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Priest
and People (together): O most lovable and loving Saint Francis
Xavier,in union with thee, I adore the Divine Majesty. The
remembrance of the favors with which God blessed thee during life
and of thy glory after death fills me with joy;and I unite with
thee in offering to Him my humble tribute of thanksgiving and of
praise. I implore thee to secure for me through thy powerful
intercession the inestimable blessing of living and dying in the
state of grace. I also beseech thee to obtain for me the favor I
ask in this novena.
(PAUSE FOR PETITIONS)
But if what I ask is not for the glory of
God and for the good of my soul do thou obtain for me what is
more conducive to both. Amen.
Pray 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be....
Priest: Pray for us, Saint Francis
Xavier,
People: That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
Hymn to
Saint Francis Xavier
Oh, Father
Saint Francis, we kneel at thy feet,
While blessings and favors we beg and entreat,
That thou from thy bright throne in heaven above
Wouldst look on thy clients with pity and love.
Saint Francis Xavier, Oh pray for us!
Saint Francis Xavier, Oh pray for us!
Oh,
Father Saint Francis, thy words were once strong
Against Satan's wiles and an infidel throng.
Not less is thy might where in heaven thou art;
Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part.
Saint Francis Xavier, Oh pray for us!
Saint Francis Xavier, Oh pray for us!
Xavier's
Prayer for Unbelievers
Priest:
Eternal God, Creator of all things remember that the souls of and
unbelievers have been created by Thee and formed to Thy own
People: image and likeness. Behold, O Lord, how to Thy dishonor
hell is being filled with these very souls. Remember that Jesus
Christ, Thy Son for their salvation suffered a most cruel death.
Do not permit, O Lord, I beseech Thee that Thy divine Son be any
longer despised by unbelievers, but rather, being appeased by the
prayers of Thy saints and the Church the most holy spouse of Thy
Son, deign to be mindful of Thy mercy and forgetting their
idolatry and their unbelief, bring them to know Him Whom Thou
didst send Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, Who is our health,
life, and resurrection, through Whom we have been redeemed and
saved, to Whom be all glory forever. Amen.
Priest: Pray for us, Saint Francis
Xavier,
People: That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
Priest: O God, Who did deign, by the preaching and miracles of Saint Francis Xavier, to join unto Thy Church the nations of the Indies, grant, we beseech Thee, that we who reverence his glorious merits, may also imitate his example, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Sermon
Hymn Before Benediction
Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Closing
Hymn
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
When the novena is made privately, the Hymn to Saint Francis may be recited, and everything from the Sermon through the Closing Hymn may be omitted.
Most
amiable and most loving Saint Francis Xavier, in union with thee
I reverently adore the Divine Majesty. I rejoice exceedingly on
account of the marvelous gifts which God bestowed upon thee. I
thank God for the special graces He gave thee during thy life on
earth and for the great glory that came to thee after thy death.
I implore thee to obtain for me, through thy powerful
intercession, the greatest of all blessings--that of living and
dying in the state of grace. I also beg of thee to secure for me
the special favor I ask in this novena. (Here
you may mention the grace, spiritual or temporal, that you wish
to obtain.) In asking this favor, I am fully
resigned to the Divine Will. I pray and desire only to obtain
that which is most conducive to the greater glory of God and the
greater good of my soul.
V. Pray for us, Saint Francis Xavier.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
O God, Who didst vouchsafe, by the preaching and miracles of
Saint Francis Xavier, to join unto Thy Church the nations of the
Indies, grant, we beseech Thee, that we who reverence his
glorious merits may also imitate his example, through Jesus
Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Pray 3 Our Father's and 3 Hail Mary's in memory of Saint Francis
Xavier's devotion to the Most Holy Trinity,
Pray 10 Glory be's in thanksgiving for the graces received during his 10 years of apostleship.
Great Saint Francis, well beloved and full of charity, in union with you I reverently adore the Divine Majesty. I give thanks to God for the singular gifts of grace bestowed on you in life and of glory after death, and I beg of you, with all the affection of my heart, by your powerful intercession, obtain for me the grace to live a holy life and die a holy death. I beg you to obtain for me {mention your petition}. But if what I ask is not for the glory of God and for my well-being, obtain for me, I beseech you, what will more certainly attain these ends. Amen.
Eternal God, Creator of all things, remember that You alone has created the souls of unbelievers, which You have made according to Your Image and Likeness. Behold, O Lord, how to Your dishonor many of them are falling into Hell. Remember, O Lord, Your Son Jesus Christ, Who so generously shed His Blood and suffered for them. Do not permit that Your Son, Our Lord, remain unknown by unbelievers, but, with the help of Your Saints and the Church, the Bride of Your Son, remember Your mercy, forget their idolatry and infidelity, and make them know Him, Who You have sent, Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who is our salvation, our life, and our resurrection, through Whom we have been saved and redeemed, and to Whom is due glory forever. Amen.
Litany of St. Francis Xavier
Lord
have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Christ hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God
the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy
Mary, Virgin Mother of God, Pray for us.
Saint Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, Pray for us.
Saint Francis Xavier, the glory and second pillar of that holy
Institute, Pray for us.
Apostle of the Indies and Japan, Pray for us.
Legate of the Holy Apostolic See, Pray for us.
Preacher of the truth, and doctor of the nations, Pray for us.
Vessel of election, to carry the Name of Jesus Christ to the
kings of the earth, Pray for us.
Shining light to those who sat in the shadow of death, Pray for
us.
Full of a burning zeal for the glory of God, Pray for us.
Unwearied propagator of the Christian Faith, Pray for us.
Most watchful shepherd of souls, Pray for us.
Most constant mediator on divine things, Pray for us.
Most faithful follower of Jesus Christ,
Most ardent lover of evangelical poverty, Pray for us.
Most perfect observer of religious obedience, Pray for us.
Who didst burn with the fire of Divine Love, Pray for us.
Who didst generously despise all earthly things, Pray for us.
Most able guide in the way of perfection, Pray for us.
Model of apostolic men, Pray for us.
Model of all virtues, Pray for us.
Light of infidels, and master of the faithful, Pray for us.
Angel in life and manners, Pray for us.
Patriarch in affection and care of God's people, Pray for us.
Prophet mighty in word and works, Pray for us.
Whom all nations and the Church have with one voice associated
with the glorious choir of Apostles, Pray for us.
Who wast adorned with the crown of virgins, Pray for us.
Who didst aspire to the palm of martyrs, Pray for us.
Confessor in virtue and profession of life, Pray for us.
In whom we reverence, through the Divine Goodness, the merits of
all Saints, Pray for us.
Whom the winds and the sea obeyed, Pray for us.
Who didst take by assault the cities that had revolted from Jesus
Christ, Pray for us.
Who wast the terror of the armies of infidels, Pray for us.
Scourge of demons, and destroyer of idols, Pray for us.
Powerful defense against shipwreck, Pray for us.
Father of the poor, and refuge of the miserable,Pray for us.
Sight to the blind, and strength to the lame, Pray for us.
Protector in time of war, famine, and plague, Pray for us.
Wonderful worker of miracles, Pray for us.
Who wast endued with the gift of tongues, Pray for us.
Who wast endued with the wondrous power of raising the dead, Pray
for us.
Resounding trumpet of the Holy Ghost, Pray for us.
Light and glory of the East, Pray for us.
Through the Cross, which thou didst so often raise among the
Gentiles, Pray for us.
Saint Francis Xavier, We beseech thee, hear us.
Through
the Faith, which thou didst so marvelously propagate, We beseech
thee, hear us.
Through thy miracles and prophecies, We beseech thee, hear us.
Through the perils and shipwrecks which thou didst endure, We
beseech thee, hear us.
Through thy pains and labors, in the midst of which thou didst so
ardently exclaim: Still more! still mo !, We beseech thee, hear
us.
Through thy heavenly raptures, in the midst of which thou didst
so fervently exclaim: Enough, Lord, enough! We beseech thee, hear
us.
Through the glory and happiness which now thou dost enjoy in
heaven, We beseech thee, hear us.
Friend
of the heavenly Bridegroom: Intercede for us.
Blessed Francis Xavier, beloved of God and men: Intercede for us.
Lamb
of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Graciously
hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Have mercy on
us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
V.
Pray for us, Saint Francis Xavier:
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: O God, Who by the preaching and miracles of blessed Francis, wast pleased to add to Thy Church the nations of the Indies: grant mercifully, that we who venerate his glorious merits may imitate his virtues. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen.
~~ from "Kyrie Eleison — Two Hundred Litanies" by Benjamin Francis Musser O.F.M.,
PRAYER
OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER FOR THE CONVERSION OF INFIDELS
Eternal
God, Creator of all things, remember that Thou alone didst create
the souls of infidels, framing them to Thy Own image and
likeness; behold, O Lord! how, to Thy dishonor, Hell is daily
replenished with them. Remember, O Lord! Thy Only Son, Jesus
Christ, Who suffered for them, most bountifully shedding His
Precious Blood: suffer not, O Lord Thy Son and our Lord to be any
longer despised by infidels; but rather, being appeased by the
entreaties and prayers of the elect, the Saints, and of the
Church, the most blessed spouse of Thy Son, vouchsafe to be
mindful of Thy mercy, and forgetting their idolatry and
infidelity, cause them also to know Him Whom Thou didst send,
Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord, Who is our health, life, and
resurrection, through Whom we are freed and saved, to Whom be all
glory forever.
ST.
FRANCIS XAVIER'S HYMN OF LOVE
O GOD, I
love Thee for Thyself, And not that I may Heaven gain,
Nor because those who love Thee not, Must suffer Hell's eternal
pain.
Thou O my Jesus! Thou didst me Upon the Cross embrace;
For me
didst bear the nails and spear And manifold disgrace;
And griefs
and torments numberless, And sweat of agony;
E'en death itself-----and all for one Who was Thine
enemy.
Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ, Should I not love Thee well:
Not for the sake of winning Heaven, Or of escaping Hell;
Not with the hope of gaining aught, not seeking a reward;
But, as Thyself hast loved me, O ever-loving Lord?
E'en so I love Thee, and will love, and in Thy praise will sing;
Solely because Thou art my God And my eternal King.
--------From My Prayerbook, by Fr. Lasance
feast day: December 3
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in the Catholic Online Saints Index.
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