Day 1

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Heavenly Father, we praise and thank You for giving us St. Augustine of Canterbury as a model of holiness. Kindly listen to the prayers he offers for us before Your heavenly throne.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, though little is known about your early years, we know that you faithfully answered God’s invitation to religious life. As a monk and later as a bishop, you dedicated your life entirely to His service.

Please present our petitions to God, especially our prayer today that many men and women may generously respond to God’s call to the priesthood and religious life.

Pray that we may always answer God’s call with willing hearts. Help us to serve Him faithfully whenever He calls us.

We also lift up these intentions in this novena...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 2

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Loving Father, we thank You for the holy example of St. Augustine of Canterbury. Through his intercession, graciously hear our prayers.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, you embraced God’s call to religious life and faithfully guided your monastery as prior. When you journeyed to Britain as a missionary, you helped establish a monastery so that others could dedicate their lives to God as monks.

Please bring our prayers before the Lord, especially our petition today that all monks may grow in holiness and faithfully serve God.

Pray that we may sincerely seek God’s will in every aspect of our lives. Help us to dedicate ourselves more completely to Him each day.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 3

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord God, we praise You for the gift of St. Augustine of Canterbury and ask You to hear the prayers he offers on our behalf.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, Pope Gregory the Great entrusted you with the mission of evangelizing Britain. In obedience to the Church, you accepted this difficult task. Even when your companions lost courage, you remained faithful to the pope’s guidance and continued the mission.

Please intercede for us today, that we and all people may remain faithful and obedient to the Church.

Pray that we may grow in virtue and holiness each day. Help us to draw ever closer to God.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 4

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Father in Heaven, we thank You for the holy witness of St. Augustine of Canterbury. Please accept the prayers he offers for us.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, in obedience to Pope Gregory the Great, you traveled to Britain as a missionary. Though you encountered many hardships in this foreign land, your efforts led many people to conversion and faith in Christ.

Please pray especially for all missionaries, that their work may bear abundant fruit for God’s Kingdom.

Pray that we may always seek to lead others closer to God. Help us to love and serve Him with greater devotion each day.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 5

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Gracious Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Augustine of Canterbury as an example of courage and faithfulness. Hear the prayers he offers for us today.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, you traveled with many companions to bring the Gospel to Britain. Although fear and uncertainty troubled some of your fellow missionaries, you persevered and helped lead many souls to God.

Please pray today for all who struggle with fear and anxiety.

Pray that we may face every challenge with courage and trust in God. Help us to answer His call generously each day of our lives.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 6

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Heavenly Father, we praise You for the holy life of St. Augustine of Canterbury and ask You to hear his intercession for us.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, your mission of preaching the Gospel in Britain was aided by the cooperation of the king, who himself embraced the Christian faith.

Please pray today that all leaders and rulers may govern with wisdom, justice, and virtue.

Pray that we may remain faithful to God in every area of our lives. Help us to grow closer to Him day by day.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 7

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord our God, we thank You for the example of St. Augustine of Canterbury. Through his prayers, may our petitions be heard before You.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, though your mission in Britain was filled with hardships, your preaching brought countless people into the Church.

Please pray especially for all who preach and teach the Gospel, that their ministry may touch many hearts.

Pray that we may never be afraid to share God’s truth with others. Help us to guide souls toward conversion whenever we have the opportunity.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 8

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Father of Mercy, we thank You for giving us St. Augustine of Canterbury as a faithful shepherd of Your people. Hear the prayers he presents for us.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, though little is known about your consecration as bishop, we know that you served faithfully as the first Archbishop of Canterbury and helped lead many souls to God.

Please pray today for all bishops, that they may guide their flocks with holiness and wisdom.

Pray that we may never hesitate to follow God’s call in our lives. Help us to seek Him more earnestly every day.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 9

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty God, we thank You for the faithful life and witness of St. Augustine of Canterbury. Kindly hear the prayers he offers on our behalf.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, throughout your life you served God faithfully as a monk, missionary, and bishop. Through your dedicated efforts, many people were brought into the Church and came to know Christ.

Please pray today that the Church in England and throughout the world may remain holy, faithful, and spiritually alive.

Pray that we may always serve God and His Church with generous hearts. Help us to answer His call with love and dedication each day.

We especially pray in this novena for...

(mention your intentions here)

St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.