So what is a novena anyway? A novena is a prayer that is said over 9 days, which imitates the apostles after the Ascension of Jesus. We know from Acts 1 and Acts 2 that they prayed and fasted for 9 days, between the Ascension and the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. The results of this were life changing, as the Holy Spirit came on the 9th day and empowered the apostles and Mary to boldly proclaim the Gospel, with no fear of either the Jews or the Romans. Some novenas have one set prayer said over 9 consecutive days, while other novenas have a different prayer for each on of the 9 days, like the novena to the Holy Ghost. Saying a novena for a petition of yours, from the heart, tells God that you are serious about wanting Him to take care of you. The sincere Catholic who wants his or her prayer answered will be well advised to say novenas!
Source: http://www.catholicbible101.com/novenas.htm
For a list of novenas go to : http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novena.htm
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