St. Philip Benizi Novena
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Show HideSt. Philip Benizi was a priest who lived in Italy in the 1200s. He was a member of the Servite religious order. He also contributed to reviving the Servite order.
St. Philip Benizi became well known for his preaching. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy preacher in many aspects of your life.
About St. Philip Benizi
St. Philip Benizi was born in 1233 in Florence, Italy. His parents were members of the nobility. Little is known for certain about his childhood.
As a young man, Philip studied medicine and philosophy. He earned doctorate degrees in both subjects.
In 1253, Philip entered the Servite religious order as a lay brother. During this time, he devoted himself to prayer and growth in holiness. He would often go to a cavern in order to meditate. Two visiting Dominicans observed his piety and insisted that he should be ordained as a priest.
Soon, Philip became well known for his preaching. In 1262, he was made novice master of his order in Siena. Though he did not want to be placed in a prominent position, he was made prior general of the whole order.
In 1265, Philip was being considered as a candidate for the papacy. He was so deeply opposed to this possibility that he ran away to a cave and hid there until the papal election was finished with the election of Clement IV.
In 1274, the Second Council of Lyons enforced an edict from the Fourth Lateran Council that forbade the formation of new religious orders. It also completely suppressed any mendicant orders that the pope had not yet formally approved. Therefore, Pope Innocent V sent a letter to Philip stating that the Servite order had been suppressed.
Philip traveled to Rome to discuss the matter with Pope Innocent. But the pope died before Philip arrived there. The next pope reigned only five weeks before dying. Pope John XXI finally gave the Servites permission to continue as they were before they were suppressed.
In 1279, Philip helped St. Juliana establish the Third Order of the Servites. In 1283, there was some strong sentiment against the pope in the city of Forli within the papal states. Pope Martin IV asked Philip to travel there to try to bring unity to the divided city.
One legend holds that Philip met St. Peregrine Laziosi when Peregrine was eighteen years old. Peregrine was initially very antagonistic toward Philip, but Philip inspired him to later become a member of the Servites.
In 1284, Philip sent Servite missionaries to the Far East. Philip did a lot of important work in reforming the Servite religious order. He devoted himself to this work with great patience and zeal.
Philip died in 1284. He is buried in the church of San Filippo Benizi in Todi, Italy.
Philip Benizi’s Feast Day: August 23rd
Why Pray the St. Philip Benizi Novena?
St. Philip Benizi is the patron saint of Tuscany, Italy. He is also the patron saint of Zamboanga del Norte in the Philippines. You can pray the St. Philip Benizi Novena if you live in one of these areas or are planning to travel to one of these areas. You can also pray this novena to seek St. Philip Benizi’s intercession for someone you know who lives in or is planning to travel to one of these areas.
Additionally, you can pray the St. Philip Benizi Novena if you are discerning a vocation to the Servites, since he was a holy Servite priest.
You can pray the St. Philip Benizi Novena for any intention!
St. Philip Benizi Novena Prayers
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you studied medicine and philosophy when you were a young man. You worked hard at your studies and earned doctorate degrees in both subjects. Then you devoted your life to serving God as a Servite and a priest.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all students may glorify God through their work.
Pray for us, that we may always do all things in our lives for the glory of God. Pray that we may serve God in whatever ways He calls us to each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you entered the Servite religious order as a lay brother when you were a young man. After some visiting Dominicans observed your piety and insisted that you become a priest, you devoted the rest of your life to God as a Servite priest.
Please bring all of our prayers 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 be open to following God’s call to serve Him each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you became a lay brother in the Servites when you were a young man. You served God as a Servite for the rest of your life. You became a Servite priest, and you worked to revive the order.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all members of the Servite religious order may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may make growth in holiness our top priority in life. Pray that we may grow in friendship with God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you became well known for your preaching. As a Servite priest, you did a lot of important work for the Church. Through your preaching, you helped lead souls to God.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who preach may be effective in their holy work.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to preach the Gospel and lead others to God. Pray that we may be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us to each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you did not want to be placed in a position of prominence in your order or in the Church. In your humility, you sought to avoid positions of prestige. But when you were made superior of your order, you served faithfully.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in true humility.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may submit all things to the will of God in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you were made novice master of your order. Though you did not want to be placed in a prominent position, you were then made prior general of your whole order. As prior general, you worked for the good of the Servite order.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all religious superiors.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully each day. Pray that we may be open to serving God in whatever ways He might call us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you sent Servite missionaries to the Far East. You were eager to do all you could to help bring souls to God. You devoted your whole life to serving God faithfully as a Servite and a priest.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all missionaries in their important work.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to bring souls to God. Pray that we may serve God faithfully in every circumstance we encounter in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi Novena - Day 8
Today, let’s pray for all who suffer from misunderstandings. Through the intercession of St. Philip Benizi, let’s pray that God may assist and strengthen all who suffer because of misunderstandings.
Day’s Prayers:
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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, your religious order was suppressed unjustly for a time. You worked to clear up the misunderstanding and to bring the Servite religious order back to the status it deserved in the Church.
Please bring all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may assist and strengthen all who suffer because of misunderstandings.
Pray for us, that we may always serve God faithfully even in the midst of sufferings. Pray that we may grow in holiness and virtue at every opportunity God gives us in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Philip Benizi 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. Philip Benizi as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Philip Benizi, you were a holy preacher and Servite priest. You devoted yourself to serving God and His Church for many years. You did a lot of important work for the Church and for the Servite religious order.
Please bring all of our prayers 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 do all we can to serve God and His Church each day. Pray that we may offer all things we do to God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Philip Benizi, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.