Novena to St. Thomas the Apostle
Novena, 12 December to 20 December
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A Help to Devotion, 1853Source and notes
Source
| Printed in | A Help to Devotion; or, A Collection of Novenas |
|---|---|
| Imprint | London, Richardson and Son, 1853 |
| Pages | pp. 205–206 |
| Scan | leaf 220, leaf 221 |
| Approval | Title page dated 1853; no approbation printed. |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
- Saints
- St. Thomas the Apostle
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- faith
Day 1
December 21st.
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By the distinguished favour which you received, O glorious St. Thomas, from Jesus Christ, when, to assure you of the truth of His resurrection, He invited you to put your finger into His wound, and your hand into His side,—and by the lively faith with which, repenting of your past incredulity, you confessed Him for your Lord and your God: obtain for us the grace to be always firm in our belief of all Catholic truths, and to acknowledge Jesus Christ at all times to be our only Lord and Master, and to walk with unalterable fidelity in the way of His commandments. Gloria.
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By that admirable zeal with which you, O most glorious St. Thomas, undertook the most difficult journeys, and caused the religion of Jesus Christ to triumph in the most barbarous countries: obtain for us the grace to be at all times zealous for the glory of God, and to take such measures as shall extend to all our neighbours the knowledge of it, and influence all hearts with His most holy love. Gloria.
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By that admirable courage with which you, O glorious St. Thomas, supported all the difficulties and labours of your Apostolic Ministry, encountered the contradictions of your enemies, and the fury with which at length they fell upon you, whilst praying at the foot of the cross: obtain for us the grace to take delight in suffering for justice’ sake, that we may thus secure our eternal happiness in Heaven. Gloria.