St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena
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Show HideSt. Cristobal Magallanes was a priest who lived in the 1800s-1900s. He lived in Mexico at the time of the Cristero War. During an anti-Catholic persecution, he bravely ministered to Catholics.
St. Cristobal Magallanes was eventually martyred for his faith. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy martyr in many aspects of your life.
About St. Cristobal Magallanes
St. Cristobal Magallanes was born in 1869 in Mexico. His parents were farmers. During his childhood, he worked as a shepherd.
When Cristobal was nineteen years old, he entered the Conciliar Seminary of San Jose in Guadalajara.
In 1899 when Cristobal was thirty years old, he was ordained to the priesthood. He was assigned to serve as chaplain at the School of Arts and Works of the Holy Spirit in Guadalajara. After this, he was assigned as pastor of the parish in his hometown of Totatiche.
During his time as a parish priest in Totatiche, Cristobal helped establish schools. He also helped plan for the Dam of La Candelaria and other hydrological works. He assisted in setting up carpentry shops as well.
Cristobal felt called to evangelize the native Huichol people. He did a lot of evangelization work among them. He also played an important role in the establishment of a mission in an indigenous town called Azqueltan.
In 1914, the Mexican government decreed the closing of the seminary in Guadalajara. Cristobal volunteered to run a secret seminary in his parish. The following year, he began operating the Auxiliary Seminary of Totatiche.
Within one year, the seminary had seventeen students. Before long, the archbishop of Guadalajara officially recognized the seminary. He appointed two teachers and a precept to the seminary.
During this time, the government of Mexico became increasingly anti-Catholic. The government created and enforced laws against the Church, seeking to force the Catholic faith out of Mexico. In response to this persecution, some Catholics rose up in rebellion against the laws. They came to be called “Cristeros.”
As some Catholics began to violently oppose the government persecution, Cristobal wrote and preached against the use of violence. Despite this, the government falsely accused him of promoting an armed rebellion. In 1927, Cristobal was arrested while traveling to a farm to celebrate Mass.
Without a trial, Cristobal was sentenced to be executed. For four days, he was kept in a cell. He gave the few possessions he had to his executioners. His last words were spoken in his cell before he was executed: “I am innocent and I die innocent. I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico.”
Cristobal was canonized by St. John Paul II in 2000.
St. Cristobal Magallanes’ Feast Day: May 21st
Why Pray the St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena?
St. Cristobal Magallanes is the patron saint of cancer. You can pray the St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena if you are suffering from cancer. Or you can use this novena to seek St. Cristobal Magallanes’ intercession for someone you know who is suffering from cancer.
St. Cristobal Magallanes is also a great saint to seek intercession from if you are being persecuted for your faith, since he was persecuted for his faith. Or you can pray the St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena for someone you know who is being persecuted for their faith.
You can pray the St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena for any intention!
St. Cristobal Magallanes Novena Prayers
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you entered the seminary when you were nineteen years old. You were ordained as a priest. You spent the rest of your life serving God and His Church faithfully.
Please 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 carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may serve God faithfully in every circumstance we encounter.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you eagerly followed God’s call to serve Him in the priesthood. As a priest, you faced many difficulties. But even amidst persecution, you did all you could to faithfully carry out the duties of your vocation.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all priests may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to carry out the duties of our vocation each day. Pray that we may advance in holiness every day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you felt called to evangelize the native Huichol people during your years as a priest. You did a lot of missionary work among the Huichol people, and you helped establish a mission in Azqueltan.
Please 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 missionaries.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help bring souls to God at every opportunity He gives us. Pray that we may grow in virtue and holiness each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you lived in a society that was hostile to the Catholic faith. Despite the anti-Catholic laws that the government enacted, you opened a seminary and ministered to Catholics in secret.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all who are persecuted for their faith.
Pray for us, that we may always have the courage to serve God faithfully no matter the cost. Pray that we may never allow any difficulties to deter us from living out our faith each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you wrote and preached against the use of violent resistance during a time of anti-Catholic persecution. Despite this, the government falsely accused you of promoting an armed rebellion. You were sentenced to be executed without a trial.
Please 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 have been falsely accused.
Pray for us, that we may persevere in our faith despite any difficulties we might face. Pray that we may always put love of God above all else in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you were persecuted, falsely accused, and executed by the anti-Catholic government. As you were awaiting your execution, you said that you forgave with all your heart those who were responsible for your death.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may give us the grace to forgive our enemies.
Pray for us, that we may do all things in our lives out of love for God. Pray that we may always do all that is necessary to serve God faithfully each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you courageously chose to minister to Catholics in secret during an anti-Catholic persecution. Though you were falsely accused of promoting an armed rebellion and were sentenced to be executed without a trial, you courageously held fast to your faith.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may have the courage we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may advance in holiness and love for God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you willingly forgave your enemies as you were waiting for your execution. You prayed that the shedding of your blood would serve the peace of your divided country.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant the grace of conversion to all sinners.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to bring souls to God at every opportunity He gives us. Pray that we may always offer to God all that we do each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Cristobal Magallanes 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. Cristobal Magallanes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Cristobal, you followed God’s call to serve His Church as a priest. For many years, despite fierce anti-Catholic persecution, you served God’s Church faithfully. You died as a faithful servant of both God and His Church.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church may be strong and her members holy.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God and His Church at every opportunity He gives us. Pray that we may always submit ourselves to God’s will in all things.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Cristobal Magallanes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.