St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena
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Show HideSt. Anthony Mary Claret was an archbishop who lived in Spain in the 1800s. He was a confessor of Isabella II of Spain.
St. Anthony Mary Claret was also a missionary saint. He established a religious order called the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, now called the Claretians.
You can use this novena to seek intercession from St. Anthony Mary Claret in your own life!
About St. Anthony Mary Claret
St. Anthony Mary Claret was born in the province of Barcelona, Spain in 1807. His father was a woolen manufacturer. Anthony had ten siblings, and he was the fifth-born child in his family.
After an elementary education in his home village, Anthony became a weaver when he was twelve. When Anthony was eighteen, he began working to specialize his trade as a loom programmer. He continued on this career path for two years, using his spare time to study Latin, French and engraving.
Soon, Anthony began to lose taste for these pursuits and instead realized he was called to religious life. He initially desired to become a Carthusian monk, but instead he decided to enter a diocesan seminary. He was ordained in 1835.
While working in his home parish, Anthony continued his study of theology for four years. Then, he decided to go to Rome to pursue mission work. He entered the Jesuit novitiate in Rome, but poor health forced him to give up this pursuit and return to Spain.
As he continued his work as a pastor in Spain, he worked diligently to serve the poor. Then, Anthony’s superiors sent him as an Apostolic Missionary throughout the war-ravaged area of Catalonia.
He traveled throughout this area on foot, and people came from miles around to hear his eloquent preaching. He also spent hours hearing confessions and was said to have the gift of discernment of consciences.
In 1848, Anthony’s life became endangered by enemies of the Church in the area. His superiors sent him to the Canary Islands. He stayed there for fifteen months. He conducted retreats there, and attendance at them was so high that he often preached additionally to anyone who came to listen before his retreats started.
When Anthony returned to Spain in 1849, he established the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (today known as the Claretians). He also founded the Training Institute of the Immaculate Conception, which was a foundation of Claretian nuns. Today, many educational institutions throughout the world are run by Claretians.
In 1850, Anthony was made archbishop of Santiago, Cuba. Before he traveled to his new post, he made three separate pilgrimages in honor of Our Lady.
During his reign as archbishop, Anthony’s diocese underwent many improvements and reforms. He saw that the seminary was reorganized, strengthened discipline among the clergy, and validated more than nine thousand marriages.
He also worked to improve the lives of the poor in his diocese. He established a hospital and many schools. He visited jails and hospitals, and he was vocal in denouncing oppression and racism.
In 1857, Queen Isabella II called Anthony back to Spain to be her confessor. He used his new influence to help the poor. In 1868, he went into exile in France with the queen. After participating in the First Vatican Council, Anthony died in 1870.
St. Anthony Mary Claret’s Feast Day: October 24th
Why Pray the St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena?
St. Anthony Mary Claret is the patron saint of textile merchants and weavers, so you can seek his intercession if you work in a related field, or for someone you know who works in a related field.
St. Anthony Mary Claret is also a patron saint of the Catholic press, so you can definitely turn to him for prayers on behalf of those who work in Catholic publishing.
He is also the patron saint of the Claretians, of students at schools run by Claretians, and of technical and vocational educators.
You can pray the St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena for any intention!
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena Prayers
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the faith and devotion that led him to serve You in the priesthood.
St. Anthony Marie Claret, you did not initially intend to enter the priesthood. But after you began to lose taste for your pursuits as a weaver and loom programmer, you realized that God was calling you to serve Him in the priesthood.
Please bring my petitions before God Whom you chose to serve!
Your vocation to the priesthood was not a simple one, as poor health and the hostilities of others deterred you from your plans many times. Through setbacks and trials, you continued to serve God faithfully.
Pray for me, that I may serve God faithfully no matter what obstacles I may face. Pray that I may always be a loving servant of God.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate his deep love of You that showed itself in his willingness to serve You in unexpected ways.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you desired to become a Carthusian monk at the start of your vocational journey. But you decided to change course and enter the diocesan seminary instead, desiring to be faithful to the path God was calling you to follow.
Please be faithful in presenting my intentions to God!
Your years of priestly service were marked with changes in course and unexpected flights. But you remained faithful and open to God’s call in your life.
Pray for me, that I may be open to whatever God calls me to in my life. Pray that I may happily do His will, even when He calls me to serve Him in unexpected ways.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the holiness he showed in seeking to serve others as a missionary throughout much of his life.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you decided to travel to Rome for the purpose of pursuing mission work after you were ordained a priest. When your poor health forced you to return home, you continued your work among the poor around you there.
Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
Even when you later began your work as an archbishop, you continued in the spirit of service to the poor and did a lot to improve conditions in your diocese.
Pray for me, that I may always seek ways to improve the lives of others. Pray that I may never miss the opportunity to serve God by ministering to those around me.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the deep love of You he showed by always seeking to minister to the needy around him.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you spent much of your life in service to the poor and afflicted. You faithfully served God by ministering to the poor around you, throughout the many different circumstances you encountered in your life.
Please be faithful in continuing to bring my petitions before God!
You took particular interest in improving the lives of the poor in your diocese, during your time as an archbishop. You knew that you would serve God well in working to serve those less fortunate.
Pray for me, that I may always be aware of the needs of those around me. Pray that I may faithfully serve God in every opportunity He presents to me.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate his dedicated service to You in his years of preaching the Gospel to others.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you were a gifted preacher. People came from miles around to hear your eloquent preaching. You allowed God to work through you to bring others closer to Him.
Please continue to bring my petitions before God Whom you served!
When you conducted retreats during your time in the Canary Islands, so many people came to hear you speak that you preached even more before the retreats began. You worked to make the most of the gift of preaching that God gave you for His glory.
Pray for me, that I may seek to glorify God with the gifts He has given me. Pray that I may always seek to put my gifts to use in God’s service.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the holiness he showed in remaining faithful to You despite trials and dangers on account of His Faith.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you were sent away from your work in Catalonia because the enemies of the Church sought to harm you. Throughout the uncertainty and upheaval this must have caused in your life, you remained faithful.
Please continue to be faithful in bringing my petitions before God!
During your service to Queen Isabella as her confessor, you were again sent away into exile. But you never ceased to seek opportunities to serve God.
Pray for me, that I may always seek to be a faithful servant of God, no matter what obstacles I may face. Pray that I may never allow hardship to deter me from seeking holiness.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the deep love of You he showed in his holy service as an archbishop.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, before you even began serving as an archbishop, you made three separate pilgrimages in honor of the Blessed Virgin. As you began your new position, you set out to improve the lives and conditions of God’s people who were in your care.
Please continue to bring my petitions before God!
You worked to implement reforms and improvements in the morality of your diocese. You also worked to improve physical conditions for all who suffered in poverty. You looked for every opportunity to serve God through the people He had given to your care.
Pray for me, that I may always seek to serve God through the people He puts in my life. Pray that I may always seek to assist those in need for the love of God.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in establishing his religious order that would go on to educate and form many in the Faith.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you established your religious order the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in order to bring others into the good works you had already begun.
Please continue to bring my prayers before God!
You also established a foundation of Claretian nuns, the Training Institute of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Your religious orders have flourished, and even today they continue to run educational institutions throughout the world to educate students in the Faith.
Pray for me, that I may faithfully carry out whatever tasks God has planned for me. Pray that I may serve Him faithfully and seek to spread His glory through my work.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Anthony Mary Claret Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. Anthony Mary Claret, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the deep devotion to You that he showed throughout his many years as a priest, preacher, bishop, and missionary.
St. Anthony Mary Claret, you remained a faithful servant to God throughout your life. Even amidst trials and tribulations, as you fled in exile and found your plans changing time and again, you never wavered in your devotion.
Please continue to be faithful in bringing my petitions before God!
Your legacy of holiness lives on in the Church today, in the religious orders you established that now educate many.
Pray for me, that I may always seek to work for the good of the entire Body of Christ. Pray that I may remain a faithful servant of God throughout my life, as you did.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.