Novenas
A Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes is beginning on 2nd February in preparation for her feast day on 11th February, with quotes from Blessed John Paul II's apostolic letter, Salvifici Doloris, on the salvific meaning of suffering. The daily prayer to Mary is by JPII in Lourdes in 2004 (on his last pilgrimage abroad). There are 16 other (complete!) novenas on this Totus2us podcast:
Novena to Mary Immaculate, Star of Hope
Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical on hope, Spe Salvi. Prayers to Mary Immaculate on her feast day 2002 - 2010 by JPII/BXVI. Ave Marias sung by the Holy Redeemer Choir
Novena to Blessed John Paul II
Quotes from Cardinal Ratzinger's/Benedict XVI's homilies at JPII's funeral/beatification
Novena to St Padre Pio
With Padre Pio's novena to the Sacred Heart - Music by Edwin Fawcett
Novena to St Joseph
Blessed John Paul II's apostolic exhortation Redemptoris Custos - Music by Olen Cesari
Novena for Europe
Blessed John Paul II's apostolic exhortation on 'Jesus Christ alive in His church, the source of hope for Europe' - Ave Marias sung by Anna Johnstone
'Ecclesia de Eucharistia' Novena
Pope John Paul II's encyclical on the Church of the Eucharist - Music sung by the Holy Redeemer Choir.
'Gospel of Life' Novena
Pope John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium Vitae, Gospel of Life - Ave Marias sung by Anna Johnstone
'Redeemer of Man' Novena
Pope John Paul II's encyclical Redemptor Hominis - Music by Fr Stan Fortuna CFR
'Fides et Ratio' Novena
Pope John Paul II's encyclical Fides et Ratio - Music by Benedict Nichols.
'God is Love' Novena
Quotes from Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Deus Caritas Est, God is Love - Music by Benedict Nichols.
Novena to Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus & the Holy Face
Prayers include 24 'Glory Be's (for each year of St Theresa of Lisieux's life) - Music is by Edwin Fawcett.
Novena to Our Lady
Quotes from Pope John Paul II's encyclical on Mary, Redemptoris Mater - Ave Marias sung by the London Oratory School Schola.
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Quotes from Pope John Paul II's Angelus' on the Sacred Heart - Music by Father Stan Fortuna CFR.
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Quotes from Pope John Paul II's encyclical on the Holy Spirit, Dominum et Vivificantem - Veni Sancte Spiritus sung by the Poor Clare Sisters TMD
Divine Mercy Novena
Prayers given to St Mary Faustina Kawolska - Music sung by the Holy Redeemer Choir.
Novena in thanksgiving for the life of John Paul II
Quotes from John Paul II - Ave Marias sung by Anna Johnstone
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Novena for Christmas - God is Love
The quotes for this Totus2us novena are all from Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Deus Caritas Est, God is Love, which Papa Benedetto gave to the Church on Christmas Day 2005. The prayer each day is from the end of the encyclical. The music is by Benedict Nichols.
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Novena to Mary Immaculate
This novena to Mary Immaculate begins on 30th November in preparation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, with quotes from Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical on hope, Spe Salvi. Each day ends with a prayer by JPII/BXVI, on 8th December 2002 - 2010
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Novena to Blessed John Paul II
This novena to Blessed John Paul II began on 13th October in preparation for his first feast day on 22nd October, with quotes from the homilies at his funeral and beatification by Cardinal Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI. Each day ends with JPII's prayer of consecration to Mary, from the Jubilee Year 2000.
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Novena to Saint Joseph
This Totus2us novena contains all of Blessed John Paul II's apostolic exhortation Redemptoris Custos on 'the person and mission of Saint Joseph in the life of Christ and of the Church', which JPII gave to the Church on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 15th August 1989. The music is by Olen Cesari. The prayers (said on 3 days x 3) are by Pope Leo XIII, Blessed John XXIII & Blessed John Paul II.
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Novena to St Pio of Pietrelcina
This novena to Padre Pio has a different prayer each day followed by the novena prayer Padre Pio prayed to the Sacred Heart of Jesus each day for the intentions of all those who had asked for his prayers. The music is by Edwin Fawcett.
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This novena includes a different prayer for each day of the novena followed by 24 Glory Bes (in thanksgiving for all the blessings and favours given to Theresa of Lisieux during the 24 years of her life). The music is by Edwin Fawcett.
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Novena in thanksgiving for John Paul II
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The providential gift of John Paul II's 5th anniversary falling on Good Friday in 2010 prompted this 1st Totus2us novena (beginning on the Feast of the Annunciation). There's a different JPII quote each day plus 2 daily prayers. The 9 'Ave Marias' are all sung by Anna Johnstone. Click here for more.
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Novena to the Holy Spirit
The original novena (9 days of prayer) was when the Apostles, together with Mary, prayed together in the Upper Room after the ascension of Jesus, before the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The prayers for this novena are the same each day, while the quotes are all from Blessed John Paul II's encyclical on the Holy Spirit, Dominum et Vivificantem. Veni Sancte Spiritus is sung by the Poor Clare Sisters at Ty Mam Duw.
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Ecclesia de Eucharistia Novena
This Totus2us novena contains the whole of Blessed John Paul II's encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia on the Eucharist in its relationship to the Church, which JPII gave to the bishops, priests & deacons, men & women in consecrated life and all the lay faithful on Holy Thursday 2003, the Year of the Rosary. The music is from 'Triduum - Contemporary Sacred Music' by David Bevan & Neil Wright, and sung by the Holy Redeemer Choir. Each day of the novena ends with the prayer by St Thomas Aquinas from the end of the encyclical.
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Evangelium Vitae Novena
This Totus2us novena contains the whole of Blessed John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium Vitae on the value and inviolability of human life, which JPII gave to the Church and to all men and women of good will on the Feast of the Annunciation 1995. The 'Ave Marias' are sung by Anna Johnstone. Each day of the novena ends with the prayer at the end of the encyclical.
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Redemptor Hominis Novena
This novena contains the whole of Blessed John Paul II's 1st encyclical Redemptor Hominis, the Redeemer of Man. The music is by Father Stan Fortuna CFR. Each day of the novena ends with JPII's prayer at World Youth Day 2002 Toronto.
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This novena contains the whole of JPII's encyclical Fides et Ratio. Music is by Benedict Nichols from The Broken Key Project. To read as well as listen to the novena, click here. Each day of the novena ends with the prayers:
Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen. (Prayer of St Thomas Aquinas)
Mary, seat of wisdom, pray for us.
St Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 1 of Totus2us's Fides et Ratio Novena ¤
"Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know himself—so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves."
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"I ask everyone to look more deeply at man, whom Christ has saved in the mystery of his love, and at the human being's unceasing search for truth and meaning. Different philosophical systems have lured people into believing that they are their own absolute master, able to decide their own destiny and future in complete autonomy, trusting only in themselves and their own powers. But this can never be the grandeur of the human being, who can find fulfilment only in choosing to enter the truth, to make a home under the shade of Wisdom and dwell there. Only within this horizon of truth will people understand their freedom in its fullness and their call to know and love God as the supreme realization of their true self."
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The quotes in this novena are from Pope John Paul II's encyclical on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Pilgrim Church, Redemptoris Mater, and are followed by a prayer of Consecration to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Ave Marias are sung by the London Oratory School Schola.
You can pray this novena at any time but it was recorded in preparation for Our Lady's birthday (8th September 2010 .. & Totus2us' 1st birthday!). It was offered up especially for the future of Totus2us and for all those who have contributed so generously to Totus2us, either with their words, prayers, music and art on the podcasts, or by their prayers, help or financial support. Click here to read the prayers as well as listen to the novena.
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Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Each day of this novena contains a different Angelus by John Paul II on the theme of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, together with the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The music is by Father Stan Fortuna CFR.
This novena can be said at any time but was recorded especially to begin on the Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday, 3rd June 2010) and lead up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart, the end of the Year for Priests. It was offered up especially for all our priests and seminarians.
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This novena can be prayed at any time but Jesus especially asked St Mary Faustina Kowalska to start it on Good Friday in the lead up to Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter). Each day includes a specific intention and the Divine Mercy chaplet. The music here is sung by the Holy Redeemer Choir.
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Dives in Misericordia Novena
This Totus2us novena contains the whole of Pope John Paul II's encyclical Dives in Misericordia, 'Rich in Mercy', which JPII gave to his 'Venerable Brothers and dear sons and daughters' on the 1st Sunday of Advent, 30th November 1979. The music is from 'Triduum - Contemporary Sacred Music' by David Bevan and Neil Wright, and sung by the Holy Redeemer Choir. Each day of the novena ends with JPII's prayer at the end of his homily on Divine Mercy Sunday 2001:
Jesus, I trust in you". This prayer, dear to so many of the devout, clearly expresses the attitude with which we too would like to abandon ourselves trustfully in your hands, O Lord, our only Saviour.
You are burning with the desire to be loved and those in tune with the sentiments of your heart learn how to build the new civilization of love. A simple act of abandonment is enough to overcome the barriers of darkness and sorrow, of doubt and desperation. The rays of your divine mercy restore hope, in a special way, to those who feel overwhelmed by the burden of sin.
Mary, Mother of Mercy, help us always to have this trust in your Son, our Redeemer. Help us too, St Faustina, whom we remember today with special affection. Fixing our weak gaze on the divine Saviour's face, we would like to repeat with you: "Jesus, I trust in you". Now and for ever. Amen.
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Day 1 of Totus2us's Dives in Misericordia Novena ¤
It is "God, who is rich in mercy" whom Jesus Christ has revealed to us as Father: it is His very Son who, in Himself, has manifested Him and made Him known to us.
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