Novena to the Curé of Ars, St. John Vianney

Sixth Day

“Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and it has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.”  (1 Corinthians 2:9,10)

O revered Curé of Ars, tens of thousands of pilgrims, from all corners of the earth, honored you each year as they flocked to your confessional.  But this earthly glory pales in the light of the unspeakable glory which you are enjoying with God.  After long hours with your pilgrims, you were heard to say: ‘one will rest in the other life”.  Later you admonished those around you: “You must work and fight as long as you are in the world”.

O Saint John Vianney, teach me to work for the salvation of my soul, to spread the good news and to be a servant to those around me that I may someday join you in the paradise God has prepared for me.

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