St. Camillus de Lellis Novena
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Show HideSt. Camillus de Lellis was a priest who lived in the 1500s-1600s. He was from Italy. He also founded a religious order called the Camillians.
St. Camillus de Lellis did a lot of holy charitable work. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy priest in many aspects of your life.
About St. Camillus de Lellis
St. Camillus de Lellis was born in 1550 in Naples. When he was born, his mother was almost fifty years old. His father was an army officer and was not often home.
Camillus had a harsh temper as a child. As his mother aged, she became less able to control him. In 1562, Camillus’ mother died. The relatives who were supposed to care for him often neglected him.
When Camillus was sixteen years old, he joined the army and fought against the Turks. After Camillus served in the army for several years, he was injured and went to a hospital in Rome for treatment. Before long, he was forced to leave the hospital because he was so quarrelsome.
Camillus then gambled away his money and possessions. But he soon found work at a Capuchin friary in Manfredonia. During this time, he suffered from the unhealed wound in his leg. He continued to gamble and quarrel with others, but the prior of the friary saw Camillus’ good heart despite this.
In 1575, the prior’s preaching helped spur Camillus to a conversion. Camillus entered the Capuchin novitiate, but his unhealed leg wound prevented him from being accepted fully into the order.
After this, Camillus returned to the hospital in Rome. He worked as a caregiver to pay for his lodging there. During this time, he began to live a very penitential life. St. Philip Neri became his confessor and spiritual director.
Camillus was soon made the superintendent of the hospital. He began to see that the sick in the hospital often received poor attention from the hospital’s workers. To remedy this problem, Camillus asked some holy men to serve God through caring for the sick in the hospital.
Before long, Camillus began to feel that God was calling him to establish a religious order and to become a priest. St. Philip Neri approved of this plan.
When Camillus was thirty-four years old, he was ordained to the priesthood. Camillus then established the Order of Clerks Regular, Ministers of the Infirm. This order was also known as the Camillians. His order devoted itself largely to giving medical care to soldiers on the battlefield. The order was officially approved by the Church in 1586.
Camillus continually suffered from his leg injury for the rest of his life, but he did not allow it to hinder his ministry. It is believed that he had the gift of prophecy and healing. His order spread throughout Italy and other countries. He fell ill and died in 1614.
St. Camillus de Lellis’ Feast Day: July 18th
Why Pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena?
St. Camillus de Lellis is the patron saint of nurses, physicians, and hospitals. You can pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena if you are a nurse, a physician, or work in a hospital. Or you can use this novena to seek intercession from St. Camillus de Lellis for someone you know who is a nurse, physician, or who works in a hospital.
St. Camillus de Lellis is also the patron saint of the sick. You can pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena if you are sick, or you can pray it for someone you know who is sick.
You can pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena for any intention!
St. Camillus de Lellis Novena Prayers
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you had a difficult childhood and an absent father. When your mother died, you were neglected by your relatives and fell into an unvirtuous life. Despite the obstacles to holiness you faced, you eventually converted and served God faithfully.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may receive the love and formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God faithfully in every circumstance. Pray that we may respond to God’s grace in our lives each day.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you did not have the benefit of a stable and loving family life during your childhood. When your mother died, you were neglected and became addicted to gambling. Despite your many difficulties, you eventually responded to God’s grace and served Him faithfully.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that every day we may faithfully carry out the duties of our vocations. Pray that we may grow closer to God at every opportunity.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you had a violent temper as a child. When you grew older, your anger continued to be a problem in your dealings with other people. But you eventually responded to God’s grace and worked to conquer your faults.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may assist all who struggle with anger.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to overcome our faults each day.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you became addicted to gambling as a young man. This vice continued to cause difficulty for you for many years. But after being influenced by the holy example of the Capuchins, you responded to God’s grace and amended your life.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant all gambling addicts the grace to overcome their addiction.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to advance in holiness each day. Pray that we may truly strive to live saintly lives.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you were inspired by the example of Capuchin friars to devote your life to God. You eventually chose to serve God in the religious life and the priestly vocation. You served God faithfully for the rest of your life.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to answer God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you attempted to join the Capuchin religious order to devote your life to God. When your injury prevented you from being able to fully join the order, you remained open to God’s will and eventually established a religious order.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in openness to God’s will.
Pray for us, that we may always take every opportunity God gives us to grow in holiness. Pray that we may serve God faithfully in every circumstance.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you began to feel God calling you to establish a religious order and become a priest. Your confessor and spiritual director, St. Philip Neri, approved of your plan. You devoted yourself to God as a priest and a religious for the rest of your life.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all members of the Camillian religious order may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to answer God’s call in our lives each day. Pray that we may grow in submission to God’s will at every opportunity.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you cared for the sick in a hospital for many years. You saw the need for great charity toward the sick, and out of love for God you devoted yourself to this work.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all sick people.
Pray for us, that we may always do all things in our lives out of love for God. Pray that we may grow in love for our brothers and sisters in Christ at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis 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. Camillus de Lellis as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Camillus, you established the Camillian religious order for the purpose of charitably caring for the sick. Out of love for God, you devoted yourself to caring for the sick for many years.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all who care for the sick.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully in every circumstance. Pray that we may always treat every person we encounter with the love of Christ.
And we especially pray in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.