<p>Our Lady of Peñafrancia is venerated by Filipinos in the Philippines and all across the globe. She is a powerful intercessor, especially for the sick and all those who are afflicted. In December 2015, Pope Francis enshrined a mosaic of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the Vatican Gardens.</p><p>Join us in committing ourselves anew to the maternal care of Mary through these nine days of prayer through the intercession of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Entrust your intentions to her. She is our Mother who never ceases to lead us closer to her Son, Jesus.</p><p>Share this novena with your family and friends. Our Lady of Peñafrancia, pray for us!</p><p>Each day you will receive:</p><p>🙏 Act of contrition, asking God&#039;s mercy</p><p>🕊️ Responsory of Our Lady of Peñafrancia</p><p>🙏 Special prayer for each day</p><p><em>(Photo courtesy of the Municipality of San Andres)</em></p>

Novena to Our Lady of Peñafrancia

O most lovable Queen and Mother Mary, whose sweet name gladdens the heavens, consoles the earth and daunts hell. O peerless greatness granted to thee by Him who is omnipotent, that all might share in the benefit of that plenitude; namely: the sick their cure, the sorrowful their consolation, the sinners their forgiveness, the angels their joy and the Blessed Trinity untold glory. To you I have recourse in this novena, as an armour for my defence, as a medicine for my health, as a consolation for my grief, as an effective relief for my burdens, as a help unto the remission of my sins and as a universal remedy for all my needs. There­fore I beseech Thee time and again and fre­quently repeat these sweet words:

Virgin of Peñafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Peñafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Peñafrancia, pray for us. 

May I deserve from thy mercy and benevolence a participation in the benign influence of thy name and may I become one of thy most faithful children, so that living always under this precious protection, may I be granted the special intention of this novena, if it be for the greater honour and glory of God and the salvation of my soul.  Amen.

Virgin of Peñafrancia, pray for us.

<p>This international novena of prayer and fasting for Ukraine and Russia helps us to implore God, with the intercession of Ukraine&#039;s saints and meditations by Pope Francis, to put an end to war with a fair peace</p><p><strong>It will start on Friday, February 24th, 2023 - exactly one year after the conflict&#039;s start with Russia.</strong></p><p>Over 9 days, let us pray for various aspects of the war, begging the protection of Mary and defence of Archangel Saint Michael. We will fast on wednesday and one friday, to increase our prayer&#039;s efficiency.</p><p class="hoz_important">This novena was created by three priests and one seminarian of the Catholic Ukrainian church of Paris, France. It is published on the Hozana network in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese.</p><h3>Why pray 9 days for peace between Ukraine and Russia?</h3><p>On February 24th, 2022 Russia launched a military offensive against Ukraine. One year later, civilian casualties as well as spiritual and material damages are very significant on both sides. Diplomacy seems stalled.</p><p>On the 9th day you will pray using the words of Pope Francis, a consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.</p><p class="hoz_important"><strong>Click JOIN to pray the 9 days</strong></p><h3>How to pray this novena?</h3><p>Over 9 days, you will be able to meditate the Word of God and intercede with the Saints of Ukraine.</p><p>Each novena day ends with the following short prayers:</p><ul><li><p>Our Father</p></li><li><p>Hail Mary</p></li><li><p>Glory be to the Father</p></li><li><p>A Rosary decade (if you have time)</p></li></ul><p>then, hit the “Pray” button:</p><ul><li><p>Beneath Thy Protection (shared by Catholic and Orthodox Churches)</p></li><li><p>Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel by Pope Leo XIII.</p></li></ul><h3>How to fast during the novena?</h3><p>Uniting fasting and prayer makes petitions much more efficient. It can protect, put an end to wars and defy the laws of nature. On days 6 and 8 (or wednesday and friday) you may thus lighten one or more meals, or offer a sacrifice in secret (one less coffee, skip television, forgive someone…).</p><h3>About the Ukrainian Church in Paris</h3><p>In Ukraine, about 60% of the population is Christian orthodox, 10% Catholic and the remaining minorities are Protestants, Jews, Muslims and atheists.</p><p>This novena was co-written by Ukrainian priests of Byzantine rite from the Saint-Volodymyr-the-Great cathedral (Paris, France).</p><p>This church belongs to a European diocese (eparchy) spanning over France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (website: <a href="http://www.ugcc.fr">www.ugcc.fr</a>).</p><p><br /></p>

Novena for peace in Ukraine with the Ukrainian Church

We fly to Thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Do not despise our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from all dangers,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel, defends us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.


<h2>What is the purpose of this community of prayer?</h2><p>The purpose is to find peace of mind and heart by putting our trust in God through prayer, meditation, and abandoning ourselves to the Lord. We will encourage you throughout this Novena and lift each one of you in prayer. </p><h2>&#34;What if....?&#34;</h2><p>Many of us suffer from worry, anxiety, and fear. These negative feelings can easily overwhelm us, up to the point where we begin struggling with our faith. </p><p>Indeed, there are so many reasons to develop fear and worry today. Wars, violence, crime, natural disasters, unemployment, illness, future uncertainty... The list goes on. </p><p>We keep asking ourselves &#34;What if?&#34; while imagining the worst outcomes; living under the weight of this uncertainty eventually takes its toll on both our physical and mental health. </p><p>While there is no way to know what future will hold, <strong>we do have a powerful weapon against fear: trusting in God who loves us</strong>. Jesus came to save us, to set us free from all of our enemies. Putting our trust in God, we can gradually overcome all negative thoughts we&#039;re constantly fighting. No, it&#039;s not a miraculous cure, but <strong>God can work wonders in hearts that believe in His power.</strong> </p><h2>Every day, for the duration of the Novena, you&#039;ll receive:</h2><ul><li>A Bible verse to fight fear and anxiety.</li><li>A prayer.</li><li>A short meditation. </li></ul><p class="hoz_important">if you are suffering from depression and/or anxiety, and/or having suicidal thoughts, please seek professional help. Prayer does help and accomplishes miracles, but no one in their right mind would tell a cancer patient to &#34;just pray their cancer away.&#34; The same applies to mental illnesses. Emergency international resources can be found <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines">here</a> and <a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/">here</a>.  </p><h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><p><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Photo </strong>by Gorjan Ivanovski on Unsplash. </p>

Novena for Peace of Mind

Kneeling at your feet, sweet Mother of God and Queen of Peace, I, your loving child, confidently turn to you in my need, seeking your intercession for peace of mind and comfort to my troubled heart. (Mention your petition here.)
O listen to me, dear heavenly mother. Come to my aid and refuse me not as I cry to you. For you are my mother, and you fail no one who has recourse to you, O Consoler of the afflicted, O Queen of Peace. 
Amen.

<h2>A Walk of Faith for Valentine&#039;s Day!</h2><p>Now is the time to experience the spirit of Valentine&#039;s Day, by confidently entrusting our desires to live a Christian marriage to St. Valentine, a great martyr and the patron saint of lovers.</p><p>Be assured that we share your hopes and keep your intentions in our hearts every day!</p><h2>The Grace of Love: a Gift from God</h2><ul><li>Pray for yourself: pray that you meet someone in accordance with the Lord &#039;s heart.</li><li>Pray for yourself: entrust God with your desire to live a fruitful Christian marriage.</li><li>Pray for a single person you know who suffers from loneliness.</li><li>Pray for all those who desire to get married.</li><li>Pray that marriages be based on the « Rock of Faith » .</li><li>Pray for young people who are not looking to commit to the Sacrament of Marriage </li><li>Pray that the world regains a deep sense of commitment to sacraments.</li></ul><p>… other ideas? Share them with us!</p><p><strong>St. Valentine will certainly be happy to hear them and present them to the Lord!</strong></p><h2>Commitment</h2><p>Commit yourself to offer your thanks to St. Valentine: if you feel that he answered your prayers, celebrate his Feast Day in a spirit of gratitude for his intercession on your behalf!</p><h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><p><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a></p>

Meet Your Soulmate with the Novena to St. Valentine

Loving Father,
You know that the deepest desire of my heart is
to meet someone that I can share my life with.
I trust in Your loving plan for me and ask that I may soon meet
the person that you have prepared for me.
Through the power of Your Holy Spirit,
open my heart and mind so that I recognize my soulmate.
Remove any obstacles that are in the way of this happy encounter,
So that I might find a new sense of wholeness, joy and peace.
Give me the grace too, to know and accept, if you have another plan for my life.
I surrender my past, present and future into the tender heart of Your Son, Jesus,
full of confidence that You will hear and answer my prayer.
AMEN.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
St Valentine, pray for me.