The feast day of Saint Joan of Arc is celebrated on May 30th as it was the day that she was burned at the stake. Saint Joan of Arc was a courageous hero and French national heroine, who was born in Domremy, France, 1412 and died in Rouen, France, 1431.
At the age of 13, Saint Joan of Arc began to hear the voices of Saints Michael the Archangel, Margaret of Antioch, and Catherine of Alexandria, telling her that she had been chosen to free her country from the English. Joan’s apparitions instructed her to find the true king of France and help him reclaim his throne.
Saint Joan of Arc has been one of the most popular saints in the history of the Catholic Church. Joan’s heroic virtues were plentiful. She was trustful of God, courageous in battle, benevolent in victory, and merciful toward those who betrayed her.
Saint Joan of Arc is the patroness of : France, Martyrs, Captives, Militants, Prisoners, Soldiers, Rape victims, and Women in the army.
Traditional Saint Joan of Arc Novena Prayers
Opening prayer:
Eternal Father, you gave us Saint Joan of Arc through your infinite love and mercy for us. We humbly ask that you send down your Holy Spirit upon us, as Your Spirit is the intermediary by which the Word goes forth from your lips and reaches the ears of the faithful. Allow me to be a witness to your Son Jesus Christ just as St. Joan of Arc was. Oh, Jesus, grant me the courage to do your will, that I may be in one accord with our Father in Heaven. I thank you for the gift of your love, which I hope to one day fully understand.
Petition Prayer:
Say 19 Our Fathers, followed by “St. Joan of Arc, by your powerful intercession, hear and answer me.”
When you finish, say the following prayer:
Saint Joan of Arc, patron of France, my patron saint, I ask you now to fight this battle with me by prayer, just as you led your troops to victory in battle. You, who were filled with the Holy Spirit and chosen by God, help me this day with the favor I ask
[here say your intention].
Grant me by your divine and powerful intercession, the courage and strength I need to endure this constant fight. Oh St. Joan, help me to be victorious in the tasks God presents to me.
I thank you and ask you for your continuing protection of God’s people.
Closing Prayer:
Sweet Saint Joan, plead for me before the throne of almighty God that I may be deemed worthy to be granted the request I have asked. Help me, Saint Joan, to be more like you in the attempt to love the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. Through your guidance and prayer help me to be a truly devout and loving Christian, that I may both know and see the will of God. Help me now St. Joan, in my time of need. I ask that you may always be near me guiding me closer each day to Jesus. Thank you Saint Joan for having heard my prayer.
Amen.
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