Novena vs Catholic Novenas

The saints, having been human, lived every type of earthly existence and it is in the details of their life stories that we find their patronages. By invoking the saints, we ask for guidance in overcoming our own earthly trials, much like one would ask advice of a family member or friend. Meditating on the lives of these remarkable people inspires us to conquer our own personal obstacles. A novena is a nine day period of prayer. Usually the novena prayer is recited nine times in a row for nine consecutive days, the repetitive nature of the prayer serves to bring on a quiet and meditative state. When ones mind quiets down, it allows the solution to a problem to appear or even help in the acceptance of an unchangeable life challenge. To help you find a saint that can aid you with your specific dilemma, we have divided this app of thirty-six saints into four categories: Health, Occupations, Situations and States of Life. You can find your saint by personally relating to their history, by being drawn to the illustrated depictions in their holy cards, or by searching the Glossary of extensive problems and life situations. Our beautiful vintage holy cards depict the saints with the enigmatic attributes and symbols that are commonly used to represent them. Brief explanations of these symbols are given to help decipher the visual iconography in their images. The prayers in this app are universally known and have been used for centuries as tools in obtaining clarity and peace of mind. All are free to utilize them, regardless of one's faith or religious belief.

Enter the sacred season of Advent and Christmas-tide with a complete collection of traditional Catholic Novenas, accompanied by the most beautiful masterpieces of sacred art. From the Feast of Saint Andrew (November 30) through the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1), this app gathers the classic Novenas of the season in one reverent place: • Saint Andrew Christmas Novena (the beloved Christmas Anticipation Prayer) • Novena to the Immaculate Conception • Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe • Christmas Novena with the O Antiphons • Novena to the Holy Family • Novena to Mary, Mother of God Each Novena is presented day by day. Daily prayers unlock only on their proper dates, marked by a gold indicator so you always know where you are in the season. A full Calendar, Dates Index, and Prayers Index remain available at all times. The app is enriched by carefully chosen sacred images: – Thomas Cole’s monumental “The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds” – Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s radiant Immaculate Conception, Adoration of the Magi, Holy Family, and Madonna and Child – Carlo Crivelli’s Saint Andrew – The miraculous tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe A plenary indulgence, granted by Pope Pius VII, is attached to the faithful observance of these Novenas under the usual conditions. Designed for quiet, focused prayer — free of ads, subscriptions, and distractions. May these Novenas and the beauty of sacred art draw you more deeply into the mystery of the Incarnation. Download now, then set a reminder in the App so you are ready the moment each Novena begins. St. Clement ePress Traditional Catholic Apps