Novena to St. Clare

O Mother Saint Clare, your holy life radiates its light to guide us on the way to Christ.  Teach us to love Him as you did. O beloved saint, teach us to believe, as you did, that in the Blessed Eucharist we find Jesus, who dwells here in our midst. 

You now follow the Lamb wherever He goes: speak to Him of our troubled spirit.  Ask Him to heal us, body and soul, and to wash away our sins in His precious Blood.


(Pause for silent reflection and petition)


O handmaid of Christ, look with compassion on all who call on you for help.  Remember the needs of our family, our loved ones, and all those for whom we pray.   Defend us from everything that would endanger our Holy Catholic Faith, especially in these times of confusion, scandal and division.   Give us unity and peace in the Church and in society.  We ask that our pleas will become a canticle of petition ascending from your pure heart to the Heart of Jesus, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.