Novena to the Curé of Ars, St. John Vianney

Fifth Day

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”  (Matthew 11:28-30)

O revered Curé of Ars, you spent many 12 to 14 hour days in the confessional.  Pilgrims came from far-off places to you for guidance, counsel, and forgiveness of their sins.  Though you hated sin, the sinner was always welcomed with love and compassion.

O Saint John Vianney, by your shining example, grant me a love of the sacrament of reconciliation.  Teach me that it is in confessing my sins that God’s mercy is poured out upon me and I draw nearer to Christ.  Obtain for me a deep hatred of sin and the grace to resist temptation.

Recite the novena prayer:

O holy Curé of Ars, St. John Vianney, you loved God and faithfully served Him by serving His people as their priest.  Now, as you are with our Father, you can continue to serve Him by presenting our petitions to Him directly.  Remember the vulnerabilities, fears, and anxieties that surround us and intercede for us in all our needs, especially….(here mention your own personal request).  O Priest of Ars, pray for us in a special way during this novena, we ask in the name of Jesus our Lord.  Amen