St. Bernardine of Siena Novena
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Show HideSt. Bernardine of Siena was a Franciscan priest. He lived in the 1300s and 1400s. He became well known for his preaching.
St. Bernardine of Siena was known as the “Apostle to Italy.” You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy priest in many aspects of your life.
About St. Bernardine of Siena
St. Bernardine of Siena was born in 1380 in Siena, Italy, to a noble family. His father was governor of Siena.
When Bernardine was six, both of his parents died. His pious aunt took over his upbringing. As a young man, he was virtuous and holy. He gained a reputation for his great abhorrence of indecent speech.
Before long, Bernardine began to pray and fast for the intention of discerning what God wanted him to do with his life. When he was seventeen, he joined a confraternity devoted to the Blessed Mother.
Around this time, the plague began to spread throughout Siena. Bernardine took it upon himself to care for victims of the plague. With ten companions assisting him, he took over leadership of the entire hospital. Though he did not contract the plague himself, he became severely exhausted and suffered from a fever for several months.
In 1403, Bernardine joined the Franciscan religious order. He was ordained a priest in 1404. Though the Franciscans typically worked as missionary preachers, Bernardine initially did little preaching because his voice was not strong. For about twelve years, his work consisted mostly of prayer and spiritual preparation.
After this time, he traveled to Milan to preach. His voice was now strong and commanding. His listeners refused to let him leave until he promised to return.
Bernardine threw himself wholeheartedly into his missionary work. He walked throughout Italy on foot, preaching for hours each day. Most preachers of his time confined their preaching to sermons during the Mass, but Bernardine preached directly to the people for over thirty years. His preaching played a large part in religious revival in Italy at the time.
Bernardine was particularly devoted to the Holy Name of Jesus. He preached about the mercy of Jesus. His preaching also focused especially on the punishment due to sin and the rewards of virtue. His style of preaching was simple and full of familiar imagery.
Several different cities attempted to make Bernardine a bishop, but he refused. In 1438, he was made vicar general of his order. As vicar general, he devoted great energy to renewing the order and bringing it back to its original spirit.
Before long, Bernardine felt the call to return to his preaching. He devoted the rest of his life to preaching. Even when he was dying, he preached for fifty days in a row.
He died in 1444, at the age of sixty-three.
St. Bernardine of Siena’s Feast Day: May 20th
Why Pray the St. Bernardine of Siena Novena?
St. Bernardine of Siena is the patron saint of advertising and public relations work. You can use this novena to seek St. Bernardine of Siena’s intercession if you work in advertising or public relations. You can also pray this novena for someone you know who works in advertising or public relations.
Additionally, St. Bernardine of Siena is the patron saint of chest problems and of gambling addicts. You can pray this novena if you suffer from one of these problems, or you can pray it for someone you know who suffers from one of these problems.
You can pray the St. Bernardine of Siena Novena for any intention!
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena Prayers
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you suffered from the death of both your parents when you were only six years old. Your pious aunt took over your upbringing. She helped to form you in the virtue and holiness you would live out for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be filled with virtue and love.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God worthily each day. Pray that we may grow in holiness and virtue at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you grew in virtue and holiness when you were a young man. You prayed and fasted for the intention of discerning God’s will for you. You eventually chose to follow His call to serve Him in the priestly and religious vocations.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the priestly and religious vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you were eager to discern God’s will for your life when you were a young man. You began to fast and pray for the intention of discerning God’s will for you. When you realized He was calling you to enter the Franciscans and to become a priest, you followed His call.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in openness to God’s will.
Pray for us, that we may grow in all the virtues we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you took it upon yourself to care for victims of the plague that was spreading through Siena. With ten companions to assist you, you took over leadership of the entire hospital filled with plague victims.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant all sick people strength and healing.
Pray for us, that we may do all things in our lives out of love for God. Pray that we may grow in devotion and virtue each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, the plague was spreading rapidly in your city when you were a young man. Though many people refused to care for the sick out of fear for their own health, you courageously dedicated yourself to caring for the ill.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may help all who care for sick people to do their work well and virtuously.
Pray for us, that we may always do our best to care for the needs of others out of love for God. Pray that we may grow in love for God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you felt God calling you to enter the Franciscan religious order when you were a young man. After you entered the Franciscans, you spent the rest of your life as a priest, preacher, and vicar general of the order.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may help all Franciscans to be His holy servants.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may serve God more wholeheartedly each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you were ordained to the priesthood when you were a young man. You entered wholeheartedly into your vocation as a priest and a member of the Franciscans. You spent the rest of your life faithfully serving God and His Church.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may help all priests to serve Him faithfully.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may never hesitate to answer God’s call to serve Him.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you initially did very little preaching because your voice was not strong. But God later blessed you with a gift for preaching. You became a very skilled preacher and devoted your life to this work.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may help all preachers to be effective in their holy work.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to bring souls to God. Pray that we may grow in devotion and fervor each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Bernardine of Siena Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Bernardine of Siena as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Bernardine, you eagerly followed God’s call to serve His Church as a priest, a Franciscan, and a preacher. Through your diligent preaching, you helped bring about great religious revival in Italy.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church in Italy and in the whole world may be strong and vibrant.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God and His Church each day. Pray that we may grow closer to God every day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.