On this day, before our Novena begins, we think of Psalm 123. This psalm reminds us how we look to God – trusting in his mercy.
Over the next nine days, our prayers will focus on the heart of Jesus – his Sacred Heart. We will remember his great love for us. Even when our heart is worried or troubled, we can trust in God’s love because we have seen the love of his Son, Jesus. We will pray this prayer today in preparation for the novena using the words of Psalm 123 and the nine themes from the nine days of our novena.
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our eyes look to the Lord our God,
until he has mercy upon us.
We place our trust in you, Lord … on the path to holiness.
You call us to love God and love our neighbour … on the path to holiness.
You give us your commands to follow … on the path to holiness.
You call us to be generous and helpful to those we meet … on the path to holiness.
You give us yourself as living bread – food for the journey… on the path to holiness.
You call us to be peacemakers … on the path to holiness.
Let our light shine … on the path to holiness.
Teach us … on the path to holiness.
Help us to proclaim your good news …on the path to holiness
Remind us that we never walk alone … on the path to holiness.
Amen.
