St. John Baptist de Rossi Novena
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Show HideSt. John Baptist de Rossi was an Italian priest. He lived in the late 1600s-mid 1700s. He suffered from epileptic seizures, but he didn’t let that stop him from serving others.
St. John Baptist de Rossi did a lot of holy work for the poor and for prisoners. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy priest in many aspects of your life.
About St. John Baptist de Rossi
St. John Baptist de Rossi was born in Italy in 1698. His parents were very virtuous, and he was their fourth child. John’s family was of modest means.
John’s parents gave him a strong formation in the faith during his childhood. He grew to be very pious and gentle. Several outsiders noticed his devotion and took an interest in his formation as well.
When John was ten years old, a wealthy couple saw his great spiritual potential. They asked his father for approval to take him to Genoa for his education and to work as a page. He then attended school in Genoa, but his father died suddenly in 1710. John asked his mother to allow him to return home, but she told him that she felt God wanted him to finish his schooling instead.
In 1711, John went to Rome. He continued studying first under the instruction of the Jesuits. He then studied theology and philosophy under the Dominicans. He was a model student with many natural gifts and virtues, and he had a great dedication to his studies.
Around this time, John joined the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin and the Ristretto of the Twelve Apostles. These two groups were made up of lay people who were dedicated to prayer and to works of service.
John was very eager to advance in holiness, and his zealousness sometimes led him to go too far in his austere practices. He nearly ruined his health through his acts of mortification. He also began to suffer from epilepsy.
Epileptic seizures are normally an impediment to becoming a priest. John felt a very strong desire to become a priest. He was granted a dispensation in order to be ordained despite his epilepsy. In 1721, he was ordained a priest.
John felt great peace and gratitude about his vocation. He decided that, out of gratitude to God for his priestly vocation, he would not accept ecclesiastical benefits unless his religious superiors commanded him to.
John then began to devote himself to serving the homeless, the sick, and the prostitutes in Rome. He ministered in hospitals in the daytime and ministered on the streets at night. He also established a hospice for homeless women, in addition to ministering to workers and prisoners.
As John worked to minister to the dying, he was full of compassion for their suffering and for the state of their souls. His example inspired many others to holiness as well.
In 1764, John died after suffering multiple strokes.
St. John Baptist de Rossi’s Feast Day: May 23rd
Why Pray the St. John Baptist de Rossi Novena?
St. John Baptist de Rossi is the patron saint of Voltaggio, Italy. You can pray the St. John Baptist de Rossi Novena if you live in Voltaggio or are planning to travel to Voltaggio. You can also pray this novena to seek St. John Baptist de Rossi’s intercession for someone you know who lives in Voltaggio or who is planning to travel to Voltaggio.
Additionally, you can pray the St. John Baptist de Rossi Novena if you suffer from epilepsy or to seek his intercession for someone you know who has epilepsy.
You can pray the St. John Baptist de Rossi Novena for any intention!
St. John Baptist de Rossi Novena Prayers
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you were born into a family that had modest means but a great love for God. Your parents gave you a strong formation in the faith during your childhood and helped you begin to grow in holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may be given the love and spiritual formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God worthily each day of our lives. Pray that we may always be eager to answer God’s call in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you benefitted from a holy family life during your childhood. Your parents took great care to form you in the faith. Your early formation from your family helped you to continue serving God for the rest of your life.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of happiness and love.
Pray for us, that we may grow in love for God each day of our lives. Pray that we may joyfully serve Him in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you worked hard at your studies during your childhood. As you grew older, you excelled as a student because of your hard work and natural gifts. As you grew in knowledge, you worked to also grow in holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all students may grow in holiness as they work to grow in knowledge.
Pray for us, that we may always do all things out of love for God in our lives. Pray that we may make growth in holiness and virtue our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you were eager to serve God from the time you were very young. During your childhood, your mother impressed on you the importance of doing God’s will when she told you to continue your studies as God was calling you to do after the death of your father.
Please 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 in our lives.
Pray for us, that we may grow in all virtues we need for holiness. 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. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you began to suffer from epilepsy when you were a young man. You longed to serve God by becoming a priest, but your epilepsy initially prevented you from pursuing ordination. After you received a dispensation, you joyfully became a priest.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all people who suffer from epilepsy may find relief and strength.
Pray for us, that we may grow in love for God in every circumstance we face. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in virtue and holiness each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you devoted yourself to serving the homeless, the sick, and prostitutes in Rome. You also ministered to prisoners and to workers. You were a holy example of charity to all.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in the virtue of charity.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to grow closer to God each day of our lives. Pray that we may always serve Him wholeheartedly in every circumstance we face.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you were eager to advance in virtue and holiness. As a young man, you wholeheartedly devoted yourself to works of penance and mercy. Your acts of mortification were so severe that you nearly ruined your health.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in a spirit of penance in our lives.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to grow in holiness each day. Pray that we may serve God more devotedly at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you devoted yourself to works of charity out of love for God. You worked to serve the homeless, the sick, prostitutes, prisoners, and workers. You cared deeply for their plight because of your love for God.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all poor and sick people may find relief from their sufferings.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve others out of love for God. Pray that we may always do all things in our lives out of love for God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Baptist de Rossi 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. John Baptist de Rossi as an example of holiness. Please hear all of the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. John, you benefited from strong religious instruction under the Jesuits and the Dominicans. You longed to serve God yourself as a priest despite suffering from epilepsy. After you were granted a dispensation to become a priest despite your epilepsy, you were ordained.
Please 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 life.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to serve Him wholeheartedly.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. John Baptist de Rossi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.