Saint Cecilia It is written that as the musicians played at her wedding she "sang in her heart to the Lord". However, if he sees that you love me in a clean and pure fashion, as your sister, he shall love you as me, and shall reveal himself to you!” — Saint Cecilia, to her husband, Saint Valerian (†). Jesus will not refuse your prayers. It was long supposed that she was a noble lady of Rome who, with her husband Valerian, his brother Tiburtius, and a Roman soldier named Maximus, suffered martyrdom in about 230, under the Emperor Alexander Severus . Graciously hear our prayers. through these many centuries, by the Church at every Holy Day Mass, Help us to sing in our hearts and with our voices so that we may live the Gospels with joy at all times. St. Cecilia, special patron of singers, musicians and authors. (Lamentations 3:41), We know that God always hears our prayers if we pray properly because Our Lord has promised: “If you ask the Father anything in My name, He will give it to you.”, And whatever you ask in my name, that I will do, in order that the Father may be glorified in the Son. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. Click to join in praying the St. Cecilia Novena. NOVENA TO ST CECILIA . that I may be ready to make any sacrifice for my Catholic faith. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. Bless all those who are not offended by God’s scandalous message of grace and forgiveness, and help us overcome every kind of idolatry that keeps us in servitude. Oh Saint Cecilia, Orpheus’ lute made trees, but you produced living stones and disciples. NOVENA TO ST CECILIA From 12th Nov ABOUT ST CECILIA Saint Cecilia (Latin : Santa Caecilia) is the patroness of musicians. When the time came for her marriage to be consummated, Cecilia told Valerian that she had an angel of the Lord watching over her who would punish him if he dared to violate her virginity but who would love him if he could respect her maidenhood. Christ hear us. Lord, have mercy on us. We strive to pass our days faithfully and innocently like holy St. Cecilia so that we may come to Heaven where we may praise You in concert with her. and praise with you the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Amen. "Always pray and never give up" - Luke 18:1. Her martyrdom followed that of her husband Valerian and his brother. St. Cecilia, Jesus Master Sanctify my Mind and increase my Faith. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it upon your passions. “Know that I have a fearful and wonderful angel of God Who diligently guards my body, so that no man might defile me. Through your prayers may I someday reach heaven Pray for us! All rights reserved. Pray for us! Help us to renew our baptismal vows in the one and Triune God this day and seek conversion wherever it may be found. Sign up here to pray more novenas with thousands of faithful people from around the world! While we try with song to praise God twice, we ask you to help us be united closely to Jesus. Amen. to Whom you were devoted with your whole heart and soul. While the details of her story appear to be fictional, her existence and martyrdom are… St. Cecilia, teach us to profess our faith courageously in these times so full of pleasure seeking and so lacking in faith. Jesus will not refuse your prayers. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Help us to imitate your faith and love of God so we may be holy like you. and Who willed that your memory be praised Saint Cecilia, pray for us. as a sacrifice for the love of Jesus, While the details of her story appear to be fictional, her existence and martyrdom are… NOVENA TO ST CECILIA From 12th Nov ABOUT ST CECILIA Saint Cecilia (Latin : Santa Caecilia) is the patroness of musicians. According to the story, despite her vow of virginity, she was forced by her parents to marry a nobleman named Valerian. He said he would respect her virginity if he could also see the angel. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Celebrating and journeying together in FAITH, by PRAYERS, DEVOTIONS, DAILY BIBLE REFLECTIONS, CHURCH AND FAITH TEACHINGS, SPIRITUAL AND INSPIRATION QUOTES. View all posts by novenaprayer.com. She is said to have been beheaded with a sword. Amen. It is written that as the musicians played at her wedding she “sang in her heart to the Lord”. Oh Saint Cecilia, you were arraigned before a Roman prefect for the offense of loving Christ. Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary…Say 1: Glory Be…. Thus, you shall lose the flower of your youth. St. Cecilia, your melodious singing celebrated the praises of Jesus. Amen. Through your prayers may we reach heaven and praise the Sacred Heart of Jesus with you. You yourself were martyred by the sword, but your brave witness while you lived gave life to hundreds in Rome who were baptized and believed in the Gospels as a result of your preaching. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Lord, have mercy on us. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. ( Log Out / This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. St. Cecilia, your life and faith moved the hearts of pagans and brought them into the true Church. Saint Cecilia, you were born into wealth but chose poverty; given into marriage, but chose virginity. Novena To St. Cecilia # 2 (November 13 – November 22) ... in the person of Saint Cecilia, a powerful protectress, grant that after having faithfully passed our days, like herself, in innocence and holiness, we may one day attain the land of beatitude, where in concert with her, St. Cecilia, Jesus filled your heart with pure and heroic love. Jesus will not refuse your prayers. Find all the Catholic prayers for your needs today. Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary…Say 1: Glory Be…. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. The bishop was seeking refuge from the brutal Roman persecution in a cave, but he found him on the third milestone Appian Way — just as you said you would. St. Cecilia, you chose to die instead of denying Jesus, we pray that you help us as we sing His holy praises. Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us. http://www.spiritualelementblog.wordpress.com, A Christian based organisation, a family sharing a common Faith. We seek your prayers for… (Mention your intentions here…). We thank Him for giving you to us as a shining example of holiness. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Cecilia told her husband that an angel was watching over her and that she had made a promise of virginity to God. ... St. Cecilia, we ask for your intercession because you generously offered your life for the love of Jesus, who you were devoted to with your heart and soul. Beg Jesus to grant me this favor: For the sake of Jesus Christ, While the details of her story appear to be fictional, her existence and martyrdom are considered a historical fact. It is written that as the musicians played at her wedding she "sang in her heart to the Lord". Saint Cecilia, your wedding featured music that you could not hear, as you sat apart and sang to the Lord in your heart. Despite her vow of virginity, she was forced by her parents to marry a pagan nobleman named Valerian. St. Cecilia, protector of all who seek your aid. NOVENA TO ST. CECILIA (pray for 9 days or 9 hours straight) St. Cecilia, I confide in your intercession because you generously offered your life as a sacrifice for the love of Jesus, to Whom you were devoted with your whole heart and soul. All rights reserved. Lord, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us. Learn how your comment data is processed. Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. View all posts by SPIRITUAL ELEMENT WITHIN US. St. Cecilia, to sing is to pray twice, therefore, we sing praises from our hearts and our tongues as we offer double prayer sent to heaven to praise God. 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