Tuesday Novena to St. Martha

This biblical saint, who had the honor of being the hostess of the Lord Jesus on several occasions, is the model and heavenly patroness of all diligent housewives. (feast: July 29)

Martha lived with her sister Mary and brother Lazarus in the village of Bethany, east of Jerusalem. From the Gospel account it is evident that this was a good and devout family, with whom Jesus had a very friendly relationship. He probably stopped with these friends of his when he was going to Jerusalem or when he was leaving the Holy City.

Martha of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Mary, cared for the bodily well-being of her guest Jesus. At her fervent pleas, Jesus raised the dead Lazarus. We celebrate the feast of St. Martha on July 29.

This novena is prayed on Tuesdays - 9 times

Source of texts: fisheaters.com; image: catholicsaintmedals.com

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Day 1

Tuesday Novena to St. Martha

(light a candle)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

O St. Martha, you miraculous one, I turn to you for help and place myself entirely in your hands, certain that you will help me in my needs and assist me in my trials. In gratitude I promise you that I will spread this prayer everywhere. Humbly I beseech you, comfort me in my worries and difficulties. Humbly, for the great joy that filled your heart when in your home at Bethany you gave shelter to the Savior of the world, I fervently beg you, intercede for me and for my family, that we may keep God in our hearts and thus deserve to obtain the remedy for our need, especially in this concern that now weighs upon me.

(state the intention for which we pray)

I fervently beg you, you who help in every distress, overcome these difficulties as you overcame the dragon until it lay at your feet.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, 9x St. Martha, pray for us!

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