Ocasiones
Novena to Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Nine days of prayer to the founder of the Jesuits, asking discernment and fidelity to God's will.
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Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days (ideally July 23–31). Each day, say the day's invocation and the prayer to St. Ignatius.
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DAY 1 — Conversion
O Saint Ignatius, deliver me from sin and lead me to sincere conversion.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 2 — Discernment
O Saint Ignatius, teach me to know and choose God's will.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 3 — Obedience
O Saint Ignatius, strengthen my humble obedience to Christ and the Church.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 4 — Magnificence
O Saint Ignatius, enkindle in me the desire to glorify God in all things.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 5 — Courage
O Saint Ignatius, grant me courage to witness the Gospel in daily life.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 6 — Charity
O Saint Ignatius, teach me to serve my neighbor with concrete love.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 7 — Perseverance
O Saint Ignatius, obtain for me the grace of fidelity until the end.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 8 — Examen
O Saint Ignatius, help me examine my conscience and seek peace in Christ.
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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DAY 9 — Graces
O Saint Ignatius, present to God the request I carry in my heart (mention your request).
O glorious Patriarch, Saint Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness (mention your request).
May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
When to pray
During the nine days before the feast of Saint Ignatius (July 31), during spiritual retreats, at important decisions, or when seeking greater fidelity to Christ.
