Novena to St. John of the Cross | December 9th | Day 5

Pray this Novena to St. John of the Cross with us from December 5th to December 13th, leading up to his feast day on December 14th.

St. John of the Cross was a 16th-century Spanish Carmelite priest, mystic, and reformer, known for his deep love of the Crucified Christ, his writings on the Dark Night of the Soul, and his guidance for souls called to contemplative prayer. He is the patron saint of mystics, contemplatives, and Spanish poets.

This novena is especially powerful if you are:
• Seeking a deeper life of prayer and contemplation
• Walking through a spiritual “dark night” or season of suffering
• Asking for the grace to embrace the Cross with love and trust
• Praying for the renewal of the Church and holiness of priests and religious

🙏 How to Pray This Novena
Each day:
1. Make the Sign of the Cross.
2. Pray the Intro Prayer to St. John of the Cross.
3. Add your personal intention (for yourself, loved ones, or the Church).
4. Pray the Concluding Prayer.
5. Finish with: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

You can follow along in silence, pray aloud, or let this video play as prayerful ambience while you pray with your family or community.

🕯️ About this Video
This video features baroque-inspired sacred artwork and calm Catholic instrumental music to help you enter into a spirit of silence and contemplation, without distracting lyrics. Use it as a guide for your daily prayer from Dec 5–13 or any time of year when you want to pray with St. John of the Cross.

St. John of the Cross,
pray for us.

✝️ Oremus Semper – Let us pray always
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