St. Paschasius Radbertus Novena
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Show HideSt. Paschasius Radbertus was a theologian who lived in the 700s-800s in France. He was a Benedictine monk. He also became an abbott.
St. Paschasius Radbertus made many significant contributions to the Church through his writings. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy theologian in many aspects of your life.
About St. Paschasius Radbertus
St. Paschasius Radbertus was born around the year 785. As an infant, he was abandoned or orphaned and placed on the steps of a convent. He was raised by the nuns there.
Little is known for certain about his childhood, but Paschasius entered a Benedictine monastery at a young age. He received a strong education in the writings of the Church Fathers and in Scripture.
After he was ordained a deacon, he became the novice master and headmaster of the monastery at Corbie. In 822, he helped establish an abbey at New Corbie. As leader of this monastery, Paschasius helped its school to become very well known.
In 826 and 836, Paschasius wrote two spiritual biographies of his role models. His Vita Adalardi was a biography of St. Adalard of Corbie, and Vita Walae was a biography of St. Wala of Corbie.
In 831, Paschasius wrote a treatise on the Eucharist called De Corpore et Sanguine Domini. He wrote it initially as an instructional piece for the monks under his authority. He revised this treatise in 844 and then presented it to King Charles II the Bald.
This treatise discussed the nature of the Eucharist. It was the first long treatise on the Eucharist that was written in the West. It discussed the doctrine of transubstantiation.
A monk named Ratramnus opposed the teachings of Paschius’ treaty and wrote a rebuttal treaty of his own, under the same title.
Around the year 843, Paschasius was made abbot of his monastery. He made plans for reform, but others opposed his plans. After serving as abbot for ten years, he resigned in order to devote himself to his studies.
Paschasius left the Corbie monastery and lived in self-imposed exile at the monastery of Saint-Riquier. It is not known for certain if his decision to leave Corbie was influenced by disputes between him and others in the Corbie monastery. But the many misunderstandings between him and some of the other monks may have contributed to his departure and his resignation as abbot.
Later in his life, Paschasius returned to the Corbie monastery. He remained there until his death in 865.
Paschasius was buried in the Church of St. John in Corbie. Before long, many miracles came to be reported from those who had sought his intercession at his tomb. The pope then had his remains moved to the Church of St. Peter in Corbie.
Pope Gregory VII canonized Paschasius in 1073.
St. Paschasius Radbertus’s Feast Day: May 31st
Why Pray the St. Paschasius Radbertus Novena?
St. Paschasius Radbertus does not have an official patronage, but you can seek his intercession in many circumstances.
You can pray the St. Paschasius Radbertus Novena if you are discerning a vocation to the Benedictine religious order, since he was a Benedictine. Or you can use this novena to seek St. Paschasius Radbertus’ intercession for someone you know who is discerning a vocation to the Benedictines.
You can also pray the St. Paschasius Radbertus Novena if you are seeking to grow in devotion to the Eucharist, since he wrote about the Eucharist. Or you can pray this novena for someone you know who is trying to grow in devotion to the Eucharist.
You can pray the St. Paschasius Radbertus Novena for any intention!
St. Paschasius Radbertus Novena Prayers
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you were abandoned or orphaned as an infant and placed on the steps of a convent. You were raised by nuns instead of by a mother and father. Though you did not have the benefit of a stable family life in your youth, you chose to pursue holiness.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all orphans.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to pursue holiness in our lives each day. Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you did not have a normal family life during your childhood. You were abandoned or orphaned as an infant and raised by nuns. Though we know little else about your childhood, we know that you began to pursue holiness at a young age.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and protect all children.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in every circumstance. 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. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you pursued your vocation as a monk from a young age. In the Benedictine monastery, you received a strong education in the writings of the Church Fathers and in Scripture. You continued serving God as a monk for the rest of your life.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all monks may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may make our relationship with God our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you were very young when you followed God’s call to serve Him as a Benedictine monk. You chose to devote your life wholly to God, and you served Him worthily in this vocation for the rest of your life.
Please bring all of our prayers before 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 devote ourselves more fully to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you entered a Benedictine monastery when you were very young. You later became an abbot of your monastery. As an abbot, you did all you could to lead your fellow Benedictines in serving God worthily.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all Benedictines may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always be open to God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out the duties of our vocation faithfully each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you wrote many important spiritual works. You wrote the first long treatise on the Eucharist in the West, and you wrote spiritual biographies of your two spiritual role models.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all spiritual writers in their important work.
Pray for us, that we may always do all things in our lives out of love for God. Pray that we may be eager to do all we can to help bring souls to God at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you served as abbot of your Benedictine monastery for ten years. You made plans for reform in your monastery, but other monks opposed your plans. Despite the opposition and conflict you faced, you did your best to continue serving God faithfully.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all who work for needed reform in the Church.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God and His Church. Pray that we may respond generously to everything God calls us to do each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you devoted yourself to writing the first long treatise on the Eucharist in the West. You wrote it to instruct the monks under your authority. You were very concerned with instructing others on the nature of transubstantiation.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in devotion to the Eucharist.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the helps God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may grow in true intimacy with Our Lord each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Paschasius Radbertus 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. Paschasius Radbertus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Paschasius, you served the Church as a Benedictine monk and an abbot. You wrote several important spiritual works that contributed to the good of the Church. You served God and His Church for the rest of your life.
Please bring all of our prayers before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church in France and in the whole world may be strong.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God and His Church faithfully each day. Pray that we may truly strive to become saints at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Paschasius Radbertus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.