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2025
What is the purpose of a Novena prayer?
A novena is a spiritual practice consisting of praying for nine consecutive days in order to ask for a particular grace, to ask for divine help for a difficult situation, or simply to strengthen one's faith. It derives from the Latin word novem, meaning "nine", and is one of the oldest devotions in the Catholic Church. The aim of a 9-day novena, although it may vary according to personal intentions and circumstances, generally focuses on spiritual elevation, perseverance in prayer and seeking divine intercession.
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