Repeat the following Novena prayers every day for 9 consecutive days.
O Gracious God,
Saint Louise devoted her life
to helping Saint Vincent de Paul
serve the needs of the poor.
She often taught:
"Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor,
honor them, as you would honor Christ Himself."
I lift up to You the programs in my church
and community that help the needy,
and the people who do the work.
Multiply the donations.
Teach me how to think generously.
Give me a heart that desires to care for the poor
as if I were serving Jesus directly,
and help me to see Jesus in each person
that begs on the street corner or church door.

Saint Louise, pray for us.

Amen.

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Say 1 Our Father...

Say 1 Hail Mary...

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On the Feast of St. Louise

Loving and compassionate God,
we celebrate with great joy the faith and works
of our patroness St. Louise de Marillac.
Instill in us the fire of her love,
the tenacity of her belief,
and the tenderness of her care for the most abandoned.
Draw us together into the light of your presence
and help us to trust in the power of your Spirit,
leading us to ever closer to you,
who live and reign forever and ever.

Amen.