Novena Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/prayer/novena/ England and Wales Wed, 20 May 2026 13:24:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Novena Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/prayer/novena/ 32 32 174395915 Day nine – For All Who Defend Life – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-nine-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:23:05 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=92007 Intercession May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection On Trinity Sunday, the Gospel draws us into the heart of God’s love for us: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.” (John 3:16).  As we celebrate […]

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]]> 92007 Day eight – For all who support or participate in abortion – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-eight-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:21 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=92002 Intercession May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection When God fashioned the human person in His own image and likeness, He destined us for eternal life with Him.  The book of Genesis […]

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]]> 92002 Day seven – Civic Leaders – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-seven-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:06:21 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91997 Intercession May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”. Every one of us has a right […]

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]]> 91997 Day six – Mothers Choosing Adoption – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-six-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:15 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91984 Intercession May parents considering or actively pursuing foster care or adoption, be strengthened by the grace of God in embracing this loving option for life. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection It is challenging for a mother, having brought her child to birth, to let that child go to someone else’s home. […]

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]]> 91984 Day five – Healing After Abortion – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-five-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:40:43 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91981 Intercession May each person suffering from the loss of a child through abortion find hope and healing in Christ. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Countless children’s lives have been ended by abortion, and countless parents and family members suffer guilt, grief, and regret – often in silence. Yet God’s greatest desire […]

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]]> 91981 Day four – Unborn Children – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-four-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:11:56 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91978 Intercession May all unborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Today, we mourn the many babies whose lives have been ended by abortion and remember in prayer those who suffer the aftermath. We pray that children in their mothers’ wombs would again be […]

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]]> 91978 Day three – For an End to Abortion – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-three-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:01:13 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91969 Intercession May the practice of abortion in our country end. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love. The presence of an illness, disability, or other challenging situation never diminishes the value of a human life. God does not […]

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]]> 91969 Day two – Expectant Fathers – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-two-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 09:53:05 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91962 Intercession May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection On Pentecost Sunday, we recall that God the Father, in His infinite love, did not leave us alone in our struggles. He sent His Son as our Saviour, and through Him […]

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]]> 91962 Day one – Expectant Mothers – Novena for Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-one-novena-for-life/ Wed, 20 May 2026 09:47:33 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=91956 Intercession May every expectant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Today we pray especially for expectant mothers, particularly those facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies. When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would conceive the […]

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]]> 91956 Novena for Marriage Week 2025 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/novena-for-marriage-week-2025/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:49:25 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=101196 6 – 14 February What is a Novena? The word novena is derived from the Latin novem, meaning nine. A novena is a series of prayers and readings that are said for nine consecutive days – usually as a prayer of petition to obtain special graces or to implore special favours. This Marriage Week Novena […]

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