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St. Hedwig of Silesia

The St. Hedwig of Silesia Novena honors the duchess known for her humility, charity, and deep devotion to God amidst worldly duties. Renowned for her care of the poor, her life of prayer, and her detachment from earthly comforts, this devotion seeks her intercession for strength in trials, generosity of heart, and faithful perseverance in holiness.

Nine days of prayer begin on October 7, leading to her feast on October 16.

DAY 1

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 2

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 3

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 4

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 5

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 6

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 7

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 8

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

DAY 9

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O St Hedwig,
in this world you rejected the honours of the Court,
its pomp, luxury and pleasures,
and went to be with the poor to help them
in the destitution and misery of life.
There in Heaven, cast a kind look on us poor mortals,
and obtain for us the grace

<<mention your special request>>

and that of living in the peace
and friendship of God.

Amen

V. Pray for us, St Hedwig!
R. So that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

O God, You taught Blessed Hedwig to prefer,
with all her heart,
the humble road of Your Cross to the pomp of the world.
Through her merits and example,
grant that we may learn to reject the ephemeral delights of the world,
and, embracing Your Cross,
may we overcome the adversities to come.
You who live and reign, One God,
forever and ever.

Recite once

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

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