Ascension Novena
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After Jesus rose from the dead, He spent forty days on earth. He appeared many times to His Apostles and to His other disciples. He instructed them on many things and prepared them for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
After forty days had passed, Jesus ascended into heaven. Christ’s Ascension into heaven is described in Luke 24:50-53, in Mark 16:19, and in the Acts of the Apostles 1:6-12.
Though Jesus ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father, He promised that He would be with us always.
We can meditate on Jesus’ Ascension into heaven and on how we can one day join Him in heaven ourselves.
In this Ascension Novena, let us offer prayers so that we may more fully appreciate this mystery of our faith and may one day spend eternity in heaven with God!
Why Pray the Ascension Novena?
You can pray the Ascension Novena if you are trying to spiritually prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. You can use the Ascension Novena to be able to enter more fully into the spirit of celebration for Christ’s Ascension.
You can also pray the Ascension Novena to grow closer to the Risen Jesus or to ask Him for a particular need that you have. Or you can pray the Ascension Novena on behalf of someone you know, asking Our Risen Lord to answer the prayers of a loved one.
You can pray the Ascension Novena for any intention!
Ascension Novena Prayers
Ascension Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
You appeared to Your Apostles and other disciples for forty days after You rose from the dead. You instructed them on many things as You prepared them to lead Your Church in the years to come. You told them joyful news about the coming of the Holy Spirit, telling them that the Holy Spirit would come to them after Your Ascension into heaven.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow in holy joy!
Help us to devote our lives more fully to You each day. Give us the grace to remain in Your friendship until our dying breath.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ascension Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
You told Your Apostles that You would send Your Holy Spirit to be with them after You ascended to the Father in heaven. The idea that You would leave them soon must have greatly saddened Your Apostles, but You asked them to have faith in Your words.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow in the virtue of faith!
Help us to grow in all virtues that are necessary for holiness each day of our lives. Give us the grace to do all that is necessary to be Your worthy servants, no matter the cost.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ascension Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
During the forty days after Your Resurrection when You appeared to Your Apostles, You told them that You would be with them always. As You prepared them for Your Ascension into heaven, You instructed them and helped them to understand that they could hope to spend eternity in heaven with You.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow in the virtue of hope!
Help us to grow in love for You each day of our lives. Give us the grace to look forward to the hope of spending eternity with You in heaven.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ascension Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
When You ascended to heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father, it must have been difficult for Your Apostles to understand why You had to leave them. You asked them to trust in You and to surrender themselves to Your will. Then You sent the Holy Spirit to guide them.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow in surrender to Your will!
Help us to be Your worthy servants in every circumstance in our lives. Give us the grace to carry out Your will each day, no matter how difficult it might be.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ascension Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
You spent forty days after Your Resurrection appearing to Your Apostles and instructing them on many matters. Your Apostles must have been saddened when You had to leave them once again after those forty days. But they had the opportunity to grow in friendship and intimacy with You before You ascended back into heaven.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow to a deeper intimacy with You!
Help us to make our relationship with You our top priority in life. Give us the grace to surrender to You more fully at every opportunity.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Ascension Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
You rose triumphantly from the dead after dying for us on the cross. You helped us to understand that we will all one day rise and be judged. As You ascended into heaven, You showed us that we should keep our last days and final judgment always in mind, in the joyful hope of spending eternity with You.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help us and all people to grow in awareness of our final end!
Help us to live each day in awareness of our calling to be Your servants. Give us the grace to unite ourselves with You at every moment.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ascension Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
After You rose from the dead, You told Your Apostles that You must leave them in order to ascend to the Father. They must have been saddened at the prospect of Your departure, but You told them that You would send the Holy Spirit and would be with them always.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help all who mourn the loss of a loved one to find comfort and hope!
Help us to remain close to You even when we face difficulties in our lives. Give us the grace to surrender all of our cares and anxieties to You each day.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ascension Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
You spent forty days after Your Resurrection appearing to Your Apostles and other disciples. You instructed them in many things and gave them the opportunity to grow in friendship with You. You helped them to understand how they were to go about leading Your Church through the coming years and how they were to bring more souls to You.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help all who do not know the joy of being Your followers!
Help us to always do all we can to serve You worthily in our lives. Give us the grace to devote our entire lives to You.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Ascension Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Jesus, we thank You and praise You for the mystery of Your Ascension into heaven. We ask You, dear Lord, to be with us always!
After You rose from the dead, You spent forty days appearing to Your Apostles and teaching them how they were to lead Your Church. After You ascended into heaven, You sent the Holy Spirit to help Your Apostles lead the Church and bring souls to You.
Please help us to always remain close to You, and we particularly ask You today to help Your Church to be strong and holy!
Help us to eagerly serve You and Your Church at every opportunity in our lives. Give us the grace to always do all that You ask of us each day, no matter how difficult it might be.
And I especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.