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| San Nicola di Bari, ora pro nobis |
Pray novena for nine consecutive days, November 27th to December 5th, in preparation for the Feast celebrated on December 6th.*
Glorious Nicholas, my own protector! from that bright throne where thou dost enjoy the vision of thy God, in pity turn thine eyes upon me; ask for me from God those graces and helps most seasonable in my present necessities, whether spiritual or temporal, and especially the grace of [mention your request here] if such be expedient for my eternal welfare. Forget not, glorious and holy bishop, our true Sovereign Pontiff, the holy Church, and this pious city. Bring back to the right way of salvation those who live steeped in sin, or buried in the darkness of ignorance, error, and heresy. Comfort the sorrowing, provide for the needy, strengthen the weak-hearted, defend the oppressed, help the sick; let all know the effects of thy powerful patronage with Him Who is the supreme giver of all good. Amen
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
V. Pray for us, blessed Nicholas.
R. That we may made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
God, Who has honored, and ceasest not daily to honor, Thy high-priest and glorious confessor, blessed Nicholas, with innumerable miracles: grant, we beseech Thee, that, by his merits and prayers, we may be delivered from the fires of hell and from all other dangers. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Indulgence of 50 days, Pope Gregory XVI., 1880)
* Prayer reprinted from catholicharboroffaithandmorals.com. May also be said separate from the Novena. The accompanying photo of the Icon of San Nicola, courtesy of Andrew Giordano, was taken at the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, Puglia.
