St. Thomas Becket Novena
How to Pray the St. Thomas Becket Novena? Praying a St. Thomas Becket Novena involves a nine-day prayer devotion dedicated to St. Thomas Becket, the patron saint of Exeter college, Oxford, Portsmouth, Arbroath Abbey, Secular clergy, City of London, Canterbury Cathedral. Here is a general guide on how to pray a St. Thomas Becket Novena:
- Preparation: Find a quiet place where you can focus and set aside some time each day for prayer. You can also gather a candle, a statue or image of St. Thomas Becket, and a St. Thomas Becket Novena prayer to recite.
- Intentions: Reflect and identify the specific intention or petition you have in mind when beginning the novena. It could be seeking St. Thomas Becket’s intercession for a difficult situation or asking for help in seemingly impossible circumstances.
- Opening: Begin with an opening prayer and state your intention or petition.
- Scripture Reading: Read a short passage from the Bible that relates to your intention or the theme of the novena.
- St. Thomas Becket Novena Prayer: Recite the St. Thomas Becket Novena prayer or a specific prayer dedicated to St. Thomas Becket. If you don’t have a specific prayer, you can search for St. Thomas Becket Novena prayers available online or in prayer books.
- Reflection and Meditation: After reciting the prayer, take some time to reflect on its meaning and consider the example and intercession of St. Thomas Becket.
- Closing: Conclude with a prayer of adoration, gratitude to St. Thomas Becket, and a closing prayer.
- Continue the Novena: Repeat the novena for nine consecutive days, following the steps mentioned above.
Remember, novenas are personal prayer devotions and can be adapted to your needs and preferences. It is also advisable to consult with a priest or spiritual advisor to better understand and properly observe the novena.
St. Thomas Becket Novena All 9 Days
Pray this St. Thomas Becket Novena for your intentions asking St. Thomas Becket to intercede to God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit on your behalf!. St. Thomas Becket is the patron saint of Exeter college, Oxford, Portsmouth, Arbroath Abbey, Secular clergy, City of London, Canterbury Cathedral.
| Novena | St. Thomas Becket Novena |
| Novena Begins | December 20 |
| Feast Day | December 29 |
| Patron Saint of | Exeter college, Oxford, Portsmouth, Arbroath Abbey, Secular clergy, City of London, Canterbury Cathedral |
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
Also Read:
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Also Read:
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Also Read:
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
St. Thomas Becket Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, for the sake of whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
This prayer taken from the Roman Missal.
Also Read:
