NOVENA TO SAINT AGNES OF ROME, VIRGIN & MARTYR – DAY 8

On January 21, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, often known as St. Agnes of Rome. She is the patroness of those seeking chastity and purity, engaged couples, rape victims, gardeners, young girls, and Girl Scouts. Symbols and representations of Saint Agnes include a woman with a dove, a woman with a crown of thorns, a woman with a palm branch, a woman with a sword at her throat, and a woman with a lamb. The imagery of lamb is significant because the name “Agnes” is similar to the Latin word “agnus,” which means “lamb”. For this reason depictions of Saint Agnes often include a lamb. The name actually comes from a Greek word, which means “chaste, pure, sacred”.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

DAILY NOVENA PRAYER:

O kind and protective Saint Agnes! Glorious Virgin and Martyr of Jesus Christ! In this solemn novena, dedicated to your glorious triumph, we humbly prostrate ourselves before you, certain that you will not deny us the graces we now ask of you (here, mention your intentions).

Animated by your luminous examples and awakened by divine inspirations, we decide to dedicate ourselves sincerely to the service of God and to belong entirely to Him; we, therefore, wish to consecrate our hearts to Him. But, knowing our unworthiness, we dare not make such a miserable offer; therefore, we beseech and implore you to receive these hearts, thirsting for the purity of your merits, so that they may become worthy of being accepted by God.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY – PART 8

NGƯỜI LỮ HÀNH HY VỌNG: JANUARY 21, 2017 : MEMORIAL OF SAINT AGNES, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

Growth of the Devotional Cult of St. Agnes
Because Agnes’s body was not thrown into the river Tiber, which was the common practice for martyred Christians at the time, it is thought that her family may have intervened, which yields evidence that they were indeed well connected. She was buried on cemetery land owned by her parents, and a week later they came to pray at the grave. There, according to the church history, they saw a vision of her surrounded by other virgins and with a lamb at her side. Others also came to visit the burial site, but it was thought to have been reached by an underground passageway for a time.

In 313, with the conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity and his issue of the Edict of Milan, Agnes’s religion (Christianity) was officially tolerated throughout the Empire. There is a story that his daughter, Constantina, was cured of leprosy when she visited the shrine to Agnes and that she urged her father to have a basilica erected over the grave, which became the church of St. Agnes outside the Walls. The church, which dates from 364, stands on via Nomentana and contains Damasus’s inscription. It was renovated during the reign of Pope Honorius in the seventh century.

Following these reasons (and more), She became one of the most celebrated Roman Martyrs. Many Church Fathers and Spiritual Writers since the 4th century have written about the martyrdom of St. Agnes. She was extolled as a model of purity. She was venerated as a saint by great personalities of the ancient Church such as Pope St. Damasus, St. Ambrose of Milan, and St. Augustine of Hippo. St. Ambrose’s writings on Agnes, De Virginibus, probably came from a sermon he delivered in Milan in 376 on her feast day, which had likely been the urging of his sister Marcellina, a devout woman who is also thought to have visited Agnes’s shrine… (To be continued)

  • (Biography Culled from Catholic.org)

—SILENT REFLECTION—

 

St. Agnes of Rome - The GIVEN InstituteDAY 8 PRAYER

O courageous virgin, Saint Agnes, the enemies of Jesus Christ wanted to stain you through the fire of pyres and impure pleasures. But the charity that burned your heart was so ardent that they could not harm you in any way. By this ardent charity, obtain for us from God such a purity that every impure flame is extinguished in our hearts, and only the fire that Jesus Christ came to bring to earth burns in them, so that, after we have spent a life without blemishes, we can share in the glory you deserved for the purity of your heart and for your martyrdom (here, mention your intentions). Amen.

Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be… St. Agnes, pray for us!

LITANY OF ST. AGNES, VIRGIN & MARTYR

Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison, Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, the Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.

Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, consecrated to God in your youth, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, lily of virginal innocence, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, rose among the thorns of paganism, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, inflamed with the love of God, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, defender of the faith, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, adornment of the Christian nation, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, loathing the lure of the world and all its vanity, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, by the particular grace of God protected by the angel from the stain of sin, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, singular model of virginal purity, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, mirror of piety, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, example of obedience and mores, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, invaluable treasure of the Church of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, victorious over all temptations, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, adornment of the female gender, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, consolation of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, guardian of all virgins, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, virgin in soul and body, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, bride of the Savior of the world, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, betrothed to God with the ring of His Faith, Hope and Love, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, despising the earthly bridegroom for the love of God, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, reviving the dead young man through your prayers, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, not afraid of terrible torments, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, wishing with joy for death by martyrdom, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, condemned by the enemy to be burned, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, perishing from a murderous hand armed with steel, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, unparalleled in martyr’s patience, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, rare example of bravery and consistency, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, adorned with the palm of victory, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, rewarded with the crown of martyrdom, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, included in the fellowship of the martyrs of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, placed in the tabernacle of eternal glory, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, experienced Patroness in various adventures, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, consolation of God the Eternal Father, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, dwelling of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, our Patroness, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Almighty eternal God, who in the midst of pagan darkness, having in particular care your faithful servant Saint Agnes, preserved her in innocence and gave her the crown of martyrdom in Your glory, we ask You humbly to deliver us through her intercession from the darkness of sin, and bring us through the road of virtue to the glory that she shares forever with You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

O Almighty and Eternal God, who chose what is weak in the eyes of the world to confound what is strong. Grant us that, celebrating the solemnities of Saint Agnes, your virgin and martyr, we may feel with you the effects of her intercession. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son in the unity of the Holy Spirit.
 
Blessing+

Through the intercession of Saint Agnes of Rome, Virgin & Martyr, may Almighty God bless you + the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Shalom!
Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com

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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today? 

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Ndidi Oranye
Ndidi Oranye
1 year ago

Saint Agnes Pray for us Amen

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago
Reply to  Ndidi Oranye

St. Agnes please continue to intercede for me for my intentions.

Ezeobidi Glady’sann Obiageli
Ezeobidi Glady’sann Obiageli
1 year ago

St Agnes, virgin and martyr pray for us as we journey through life to remain steadfast and ever to distracted by worldliness around us, Amen.

Irene Tesa
Irene Tesa
1 year ago

St Agnes pray for us

O that we may DEEPLY LOVE and TRUST God not by mere words but our actions in the mighty name of Jesus Christ amen amen amen

Nwosu Christiana
Nwosu Christiana
1 year ago

St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray for Roseline Amah to stand firm and be able to overcome her tribulations and trials, amen!

Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
1 year ago

Saint Agnes, unparalleled in martyr’s patience, pray for us. I pray for the God’s grace and to be patient in all my difficulties Amen

Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
Augustina Ayo-Ogbor
1 year ago

Amen, St Agnes Pray for Us

Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
1 year ago

St. Agnes intercede for Us in our daily struggles and for the grace of perceiverance in faith, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Borogo Gladys
Borogo Gladys
1 year ago

Saint. Agnes consolation of God the Eternal Father, pray for us.

Ogochukwu
Ogochukwu
1 year ago

St. Agnes, pray for us

Lina Omagbitse
Lina Omagbitse
1 year ago

St Agnes never cease to intercede for me

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

St. Agnes pray for us to be courageous like you

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
1 year ago

Amen . May God give us the grace to follow the way of st Agnes.

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

St. Agnes pray for us, Amen

Joy
Joy
1 year ago

Amen

Ebubechukwu
Ebubechukwu
1 year ago

Amen

Chidimma Nwatu
Chidimma Nwatu
1 year ago

St Agnes pray for us to God for the grace of final perseverance. Amen.

Uruchi Lucy Ekwugha
Uruchi Lucy Ekwugha
1 year ago

St. Agnes… Pray For Us

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

St. Agnes, virgin and martyr, pray for our Country Nigeria.
May your life inspire our falling faith.

Perpetua Ngosoo Chia
Perpetua Ngosoo Chia
1 year ago

Through the intercession of St Agnes of Rome grant our petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord amen

Jesus-Pikin
Jesus-Pikin
1 year ago

Amennn

Sabina Onyebi
Sabina Onyebi
1 year ago

Saint Agnes pray for me and my family today and always amen.

SCHOLASTICA
SCHOLASTICA
1 year ago

St. Agnes, preserved in innocence. Pray for us!

ABAAGU NGUEMO
ABAAGU NGUEMO
1 year ago

St. Agnes, pray for us all. Amen.

Jesus-Pikin
Jesus-Pikin
1 year ago

 But, knowing our unworthiness, we dare not make such a miserable offer; therefore, we beseech and implore you to receive these hearts, thirsting for the purity of your merits, so that they may become worthy of being accepted by God.

Amen
St. Agnes, Pray for Us

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

St Agnes of Rome, virgin and martyr pray for us

Felicity
Felicity
1 year ago

St Agnes, thanks for all your prayers and intercession. Please intercede for a successful surgery on me and help us to be courageous like you. Amen

Chinwe Ann
Chinwe Ann
1 year ago

Saint Agnes, rewarded with the crown of martyrdom, pray for us.

Okpalike-Onyebueke Chiamaka Rose-Rita
Okpalike-Onyebueke Chiamaka Rose-Rita
1 year ago

O courageous saint and martyr, pray for me and my household.

Ify
Ify
1 year ago

Amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
1 year ago

Through the intercession of St Agnes, may God grant us the courage to stand firm on the truth at all times ieven in the face of death

Bridget Ighodalo
Bridget Ighodalo
1 year ago

Show us your mercy Lord and grant us your salvation

Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
1 year ago

Saint Agnes pray for me and my family

JoJo
JoJo
1 year ago

St Agnes Pray for Us

Felicity
Felicity
1 year ago

Amen

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
1 year ago

Amen

Akujieze Mary-Ann
Akujieze Mary-Ann
1 year ago

Amen and Amen

Ijeoma Jennifer Korie
Ijeoma Jennifer Korie
1 year ago

By this ardent charity, obtain for us from God such a purity that every impure flame is extinguished in our hearts, and only the fire that Jesus Christ came to bring to earth burns in them…

St. Agnès, pray for us

Angela Usoh
Angela Usoh
1 year ago

Amen

Nneka
Nneka
1 year ago

Amen

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen

Imelda Asuquo
Imelda Asuquo
1 year ago

Amen..

Dinma Anekwe
Dinma Anekwe
1 year ago

Saint Agnes Virgin and Martyr pray for me

Sa'adatu Anne Akough
Sa'adatu Anne Akough
1 year ago

Oh holy St. Agnes intercede for us sinners and obtain for us our good hearts desires amen

Esther Imeje
Esther Imeje
1 year ago

St. Agnes Virgin and Martyr pray for us. Amen.

Juliet Chinenye
Juliet Chinenye
1 year ago

Amen

Raphael Fayomi
Raphael Fayomi
1 year ago

St Agnes model of purity and spouse of Jesus

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

St Agnes, dwelling of the Holy Spirit, Pray for me

Veronica Jackson
Veronica Jackson
1 year ago

Amen

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
1 year ago

Amen

Igbenije Patience Aimiede
Igbenije Patience Aimiede
1 year ago

St Agnes Virgin and Martyr
Pray for Us

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