O O Saint Bernadette Soubirous,
You who were favoured with visions of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Lourdes,
You whose humble faith and purity of spirit were a living testimony to God's grace,
We turn to you in this moment of prayer with trust and humility.
Novena to Saint Bernadette Soubirous
First day: Humble faith
Saint Bernadette, you who were favoured with heavenly visions at the grotto of Lourdes, you showed the world the power of humble faith. Help us to cultivate a simple and trusting faith in God, even in the midst of doubts and trials. Intercede for us with God, so that our faith may grow and deepen every day.
Day Two: Obedience to God's will
Saint Bernadette, you obeyed the Virgin Mary's instructions at the grotto in Lourdes without hesitation, even when it seemed difficult or incomprehensible. Help us to follow your example of docile obedience to God's will in our lives. Intercede for us with God, that we may always seek His will and obey it with joy and confidence.
Third day: Purity of heart
Saint Bernadette, you lived a life of purity and innocence, mirroring the immaculate purity of the Virgin Mary you saw at Lourdes. Help us to purify our hearts of all sin and to live in holiness before God. Intercede for us with God, that we may know the joy and freedom that come from living in His grace.
Fourth day: Charity towards others
Saint Bernadette, you were always attentive to the needs of others and generously shared what you had with those in need. Help us to imitate your loving charity towards our brothers and sisters in need. Intercede for us with God, that we may be instruments of His love and mercy in the world.
Fifth day: Patience in trials
Saint Bernadette, you bore the trials and sufferings of your life with patience and resignation. Help us to bear our crosses with the same patience and trust in God's goodness. Intercede for us with God, so that our trials may be transformed into opportunities for spiritual growth and communion with Him.
Sixth day: Humility before God
Saint Bernadette, despite the extraordinary graces you received at Lourdes, you remained humble before God and man. Help us to follow your example of humility and to recognise our total dependence on God in all of life's circumstances. Intercede for us with God, so that we may be exalted by His grace in our humility.
Day Seven: Trust in divine providence
Saint Bernadette, you have always had complete trust in divine providence, knowing that God will provide for all our needs according to His will. Help us to leave our worries in God's hands and trust in His goodness and providence. Intercede for us with God, so that our faith in His providence may grow and deepen each day.
Eighth day: Perseverance in prayer
Saint Bernadette, you were a model of perseverance in prayer, praying with fervour and confidence even in times of spiritual dryness. Help us to persevere in our prayer life, knowing that God always hears our supplications with love. Intercede for us with God, that our prayer life may be constant and fervent, and that we may grow in our relationship with Him.
Ninth Day: Hope in eternal life
Saint Bernadette, you contemplated the beauty of the Virgin Mary and heard Her words of eternal life at Lourdes. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on heavenly realities and to live in hope of eternal life with God. Intercede for us with God, that we may go forward with confidence on the path of life, knowing that our true home is in heaven. Amen.
