9 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Novenas | The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the ancient Catholic practice of Novenas, or 9-day devotional prayers.

Episode 213:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What is a Novena?
• How did they originate?
• What is the significance of 9 days?
• How do you pray novenas?
• and much more
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[mahalos]

My Mom, who is 96 years old has prayed the 12 year novena and finished. I believe she is on her second 12 year novena🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️

[belinabergendahl]

Since I was a small child, I already saw my mom praying her nightly prayers and novenas, even after praying our family rosary at 6 pm daily.
Growing up Catholic and attending a Catholic school from kindergarten to college, I think I inherited that trait. Up until now that I've been married, novenas are still attached to my life.
I feel the strength and peace they give me in life!
Best and God bless on your program!

[brianrichmond]

Wife and I did a 54 day Rosary Novena that ended on December 24th. Felt unbelievable to do that with my wife. We never missed a day and it also brought us closer in our Faith and Marriage.

[jwlafferty]

I prayed a novena to St. Thomas Moore after not getting a job as a lawyer during law school. My grades were amazing and I had more interviews at top firms than any other classmate and two federal appeals clerkship interviews. Lots of second interviews too, but I just couldn't get over the finish line.

A year later, still no job, and a federal appeals court called me offering me a clerkship. Someone had backed out over lack of pay. This is an ultra prestigious position that you accept the lower pay for to set up your resume for life. This set me on the path to an amazing legal career and I thank God and St. Thomas Moore's intercessions.

[BM-klii]

My mother’s conception and birth were the answer to a Novena and she was born on the Feast Day of the Archangels and named Angela 💗

[francismensah]

Listening to your show is really enriching my Catholic faith and therefore walking tall proud to be a Catholic. God richly bless you.

[judieribic]

I go to water aerobics everyday. I do the 7 sorrows and the efficacious novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on my way there and the rosary on my way home. I’ve been doing the 12 year prayer for 5 years so far and have taught it to our ladies group in church.

[lailadesilva]

What a wonderful podcast. Especially the lady of sorrows prayers. She wants it to be spread throughout the world. It has a connection to the miraculous crying portrait of Mary in Quito and the Rowanda prophesy.

[TeacherMom]

My grandmother was a devout Catholic & my greatest support throughout the first 32 yrs of life, until God called her home in 2012. (I am 42y now).

She drove school bus for 30+ yrs and always put children first. She took me on her bus run with her multiple times per week, from infancy up until I was about 12y of age (old enough to babysit my little brother & sister after school).

My grandmother often went to a Novena after her afternoon bus run & I would go with her — my little brother sometimes, too.

As a child, attending church after a long day at school made me tired, as if the quietness of the church seeped into my bones.

In summers it was hot. I was torn between following my busy brother outside & cooling off in the fresh air on the lawn & sitting quietly near my grandmother, while resting my head on the polished wood & breathing in the calmness of the candles & the comforting energy of the church as the people prayed.

I cant remember ever learning that the word Novena means “nine”. But I remember what going to church with her gave me & how she nurtured the seed of faith in my heart (and countless others) through her example, from the moment I was born into this world.

Her name was Marlene — as a child, she was the only French girl at school with a German name. Marlene Jane (Provençal) Josephson. She was a woman of faith, grace & dignity. She served others at the expense of herself all the days of her life, especially her children & grandchildren, and sometimes even strangers (criminals, drug addicts, single mothers & the homeless) who were going through hard times & had no support system. May God rest her soul, until we meet again & always.

Thank you, Catholic Talk Show! We love & appreciate you! I like the idea of thinking about what Mother Mary smelled on the day Jesus was born. God bless, you guys! Peace be with you all.
Amen
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[AI-hxfx]

Very excited for the Simbáng Gabí novena of Masses starting Friday! A beloved tradition here in the Philippines that really sets the tone for Christmas joy.

[iradukunda]

Amen! Thank you! Jesus bless your sons who have taught us today about yet another way to come closer to you, the source of life in prayer.

[lisah]

I am praying the 12 year prayers. It will be 6 years in July!

[ellahorani]

Well done Iam one of the catholics to pray novenas every first 9 days of the month and it is a very powerful devotion indeed

[antheakwaw]

This is awesome. Its very refreshing to see that the Church is reaching out to the masses to show us what treasures we have as Catholics. May God continue to bless you in your mission to bring us closer to God.

[zombiechik]

Click watch replay and it will start. It was amazing chatting with yall

[mazikode]

Thank you so much Brs and Fr for talking about Novena. I always enjoy your show and this was very informative.

[mariaguglielmino]

I pray the 12 year novina St. Bridget. Because of the promises Our Lord gives us. I pray it for my children.

[ilenesierchio]

I say my Novena for so many personal needs. My late Grandmother said 9 Rosaries a day. I also love the Saint Anne ‘s rosary. Love being a Catholic.

[marioj]

The running joke with Fr. Mike Schmitz is so hilarious to me because when I was looking for Catholic podcasts, he was the first I came across before finding you guys. I really enjoy your show, your humor, and the amazing topics!

[tyetxos]

I love this podcast! Thank you and God Bless each of you.