22/08/2021
4TH DAY OF NOVENA IN HONOR TO OUR PATRON ST. AUGUSTINE
Leader: With this sign of the Cross, let us pray that we be spared from all evil. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
L: May the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the guidance of the Holy
Spirit be with us all.
All: Now and forever.
Opening Hymn: " The Great St. Augustine"
Act of Contrition
L: Lord, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, my Creator and my King, I am truly sorry for my sins. You are my Lord and I love You above all things. I firmly resolve not to offend You again and to confess all my sins to a priest. I firmly believe that You will absolve me from all my sins for isn't it that You suffered, died on the Cross and rose back to life everlasting for me?
DAILY PRAYER
All: Before You, Oh Most Almighty Lord, one triune God, I humble myself and pray that every desire, thought, act and word of mine, especially within these nine days of the Novena, be for Your greater glory and honor. May my unworthy acts and deeds be united with those of Your Son Jesus, my Saviour whom I beg, through the patronage of St. Augustine, to forgive my sins and drive all my worldly desires. Since it was you, my most holy father, St. Augustine, who explained to the humanity the deepest secrets of the Holy Trinity in the fifteen volumes of books that you wrote and since in your hearts dwells the most Holy Trinity, your prayers surely are most favored by God. I therefore beg you to ask from our Lord the grace s that I need, most especially the grace to live according to His will. Most respected father, while on earth, you were the protector and the defender of the Faith and of the Church. Now that you are in heaven, may you continue to guide us and to seek from God that the one true Faith may reign throughout the world. May all Christians be one in giving praise and glory to God who lives and reigns, forever and ever, Amen.
PSALM 15
Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
Who may live on your holy mountain?
The one whose walk is blameless,
who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from their heart;
whose tongue utters no slander,
who does no wrong to a neighbor,
and casts no slur on others;
who despises a vile person
but honors those who fear the Lord;
who keeps an oath even when it hurts,
and does not change their mind;
who lends money to the poor without interest;
who does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
Whoever does these things
will never be shaken.
Psalm 112
Praise the LORD.
Blessed are those who fear the LORD,
who find great delight in his commands.
Their children will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn[c] will be lifted high in honor.
The wicked will see and be vexed,
they will gnash their teeth and waste away;
the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
PRAYER FOR THE FOURTH DAY
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, You who shines far brighter than the sun, You shed all Your greatness and became man like us in all ways, except sins. You blessed our beloved St. Augustine with the courage to shun all thoseSt worldly praises and recognition. By Your mercwy and grace, You led St. Augustine to humble himself, change from his old, sinful ways and even confessing to the world in a book of his sinfulness, to the amazement of all. Make me humble, too, Oh God so that I may confess all my sins and shortcomings, and deny myself of all worldly desires, all for the love of You.
To you, great patron and Doctor of the Church, pray that our Lord and God may grant me the virtue of humility and the grace that I ask for from this Novena. I believe that if I can humble myself just as you did, our God will grant me the glory of heaven that I so desire. Amen.
MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you., O Virgin of virgins, my mother, to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
PETITIONS
O most Holy Trinity, thank You for giving the Church the chance to praise and thank You through this Novena and our prayers. Please listen to our pleas and petitions:
-For the intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, our Bishops and all the Clergy. Guide them always and give them courage, strength and great Faith so they may fulfill their ministry with all their heart, all their mind, and all their might, let us pray to the Lord,
* Lord, through the intercession of St. Augustine, please grant our petitions.
-For the conversion of sinners and all those who astray from the Faith, let us pray to the Lord.
* Lord, through the intercession of St. Augustine, please grant our petitions.
-For peace all over the world, especially in the Philippines, and in all our homes and families, let us pray to the Lord.
* Lord, through the intercession of St. Augustine, please grant our petitions.
-For the protection from all harm and sfety of all those who work in distant lands, waters and on air,
* Lord, through the intercession of St. Augustine, please grant our petitions.
-For the protection of all those endangered, for the sick, the oppressed, the orphans, the widows, all those who are burdened and are suffering and grieving because of the pandemic, let us pray to the Lord.
* Lord, through the intercession of St. Augustine, please grant our petitions.
-For the souls in purgatory and those who are on the verge of death, let us pray to the Lord.
* Lord, through the intercession of St. Augustine, please grant our petitions.
PRAYER OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know You, and desire nothing save only You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me hate myself and love You. Let me do everything for the sake of You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me humble myself and exalt You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me think of nothing except You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me die to myself and live in You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me accept whatever happens as from You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me banish self and follow You, and ever desire to follow You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me fly from myself and take refuge in You, That I may deserve to be defended by You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me fear for myself. Let me fear You, and let me be among those who are chosen by You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me distrust myself and put my trust in You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom.
Let me be willing to obey for the sake of You. Let me cling to nothing save only to You, and let me be poor because of You,
Beloved Seraphim, true Cherubim of Wisdom
Look upon me, that I may love You. Call me that I may see You, and for ever enjoy You. Amen.
Response: St. Augustine, o most honored father, our light and our beloved.
Endless tears from your mother's heart, broken and weeping over your sinfulness.
Response: St. Augustine, o most honored father, our light and our beloved.
On the day you were baptized, Te Deum was sung by St. Ambrose from beginning to end and when you responded, heaven and earth rejoiced.
Response: St. Augustine, o most honored father, our light and our beloved.
To serve God, you isolated yourself in a desert, set up your venerable brotherhood, carrying your name to fame all over the world.
Response: St. Augustine, o most honored father, our light and our beloved.
Seventy or more of your holy fraternities embraced your teachings upon which they climb to be one with Christ.
Response: St. Augustine, o most honored father, our light and our beloved.
Clearly, Jesus had mandated: wise and learned Augustine, my most favored child, in your care and protection, I entrust the Church.
Response: St. Augustine, o most honored father, our light and our beloved.
PRAYER TO JESUS CRUCIFIED
O Jesus, our Messiah and Saviour, the Nazarene, our Crucified Lord, You suffered great pains and died for our sins. We adore You, praise You and thank You for by Your death and resurrection, You have saved the world. Amen. O Lord Jesus, You made Sta. Rita de Casia share Your sorrows and sufferings, imposing on her the mark of Crown of thorns, as a reward for her great love for others. We beg You to grant us the virtue of perseverance which you gave to St. Monica, St. Augustine and St. Rita de Casia, our patrons and intercessors. Help us to be faithful and sincere in making these nine days of prayers and may You grant us all our petitions. Amen. (Mention your petitions).
You were rewarded by the Blessed Virgin Mother with her maternal affection, and by Jesus, with the Blood that flowed from His side.
O most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Look not on our sins and shortcomings but listen and grant all our prayers and petitions in this Novena and in all the Holy Masses all throughout the world.
O Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, please intercede for us to your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Guide us to the path to where you, our Blessed Virgin Mary, your spouse, St. Joseph, our patron St. Augustine, St. Monica, and St. Rita de Casia, dwell with the Holy Trinity.
May You cover us and our families with your sacred mantle and if anyone of us should fall into sin, draw us back to repentance with your love and compassion. May God grant all these, Amen.
O most Sacred Heart of Jesus,we trust your great mercy and compassion for all repentant sinners. Amen.
(Pray three (3) Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for the praise and glory of the Holy Trinity whom St. Augustine adores.)
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
