Prayer to St. Louis King of France
O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father. Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully. Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen.
O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena Prayers
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed from the time of his upbringing. St. Louis King of France, your father died when you were only twelve years old. But your holy mother ensured that you were brought up in the Faith and helped you begin on the path of serving God. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served! As you grew to maturity, your Faith and holiness matured as well. You did all you could serve God through your office as King and to lead others to holiness. Pray for me, that I may do all I can to serve God worthily in my life. Pray that I may be as devoted a servant of God as you were.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed by seeking to exercise his temporal power as Your servant. St. Louis King of France, you saw your kingly role as being the lieutenant of God on earth. You tried to direct all that you did for the good of your subjects and God’s glory. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you sought to glorify! You used your power as king to bring about reforms in the justice system, to protect the poor and the weak, and to lead others to virtue. Pray for me, that I may always serve God as He calls me to in my life. Pray that I may always seek to glorify God in my worldly work.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed as he lived out his vocation as a husband and father. St. Louis King of France, you married a very virtuous woman and had a happy marriage with her. Together, the two of you served God faithfully in your marriage. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served so faithfully! You and your wife had eleven children. You devoted yourself to serving God in your life as a husband and father, as well as in your role as king. Pray for me, that I may carry out the duties of my vocation faithfully each day. Pray that I may grow in holiness as I live out my vocation.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in working to promote peace as a king. St. Louis King of France, your reputation for holiness and justness was well-known by rulers of other countries. They saw that you were virtuous and fair. Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God! While you were king, many rulers of other countries sought your help to act as arbiters in their quarrels. You helped to bring about peace by helping them to do what was just. Pray for me, that I may always seek to do all I can to resolve conflicts around me. Pray that I may grow in virtue and holiness each day.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in seeking to bring about reform and more just practices in his society. St. Louis King of France, there were many imperfections in the system of law when you began to rule as king. You worked diligently to bring about more just practices, out of love for your subjects and God. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved so dearly! You banned trial by ordeal and introduced the presumption of innocence. You brought about many reforms in your country’s justice system, so that your subjects could receive a more just trial. Pray for me, that I may always be ready to do what I can to promote justice in the world. Pray that I may serve God in whatever ways He calls me in my life.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in the penitential life he lived. St. Louis King of France, you had great temporal power but you were deeply concerned with living a holy life. You practiced many severe penances out of love for God. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved with such devotion! Your reputation for holiness was well-known by those around you. You did all you could to serve God worthily in both your role as king and your vocation as a husband and father. Pray for me, that I may grow in a spirit of holy penance in my life. Pray that I may be eager to serve God devotedly each day.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in his devoted care for the poor and the sick. St. Louis King of France, you cared deeply for the welfare of your poor and sick brothers and sisters in Christ. You served God by practicing many acts of charity towards those in need. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served so faithfully! You often fed beggars from your own table and washed their feet. You cared for lepers and established hospitals. Pray for me, that I may always be ready to serve God through service to those in need. Pray that I may grow in charity towards my needy brothers and sisters in Christ each day.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in his reverence towards holy things and places. St. Louis King of France, you had a beautiful chapel built in the royal palace. You had a deep spirit of piety and reverence for holy things and places because of your deep love of God. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved so deeply! You paid a great sum of money to another ruler in order to obtain and protect what were believed to be relics of the True Cross and Crown of Thorns. Pray for me, that I may grow in reverence for all that is holy. Pray that I may always be eager to show my love for God through reverence towards holy things.
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St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Louis King of France Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Louis King of France as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in living his life devoted to You and Your Church. St. Louis King of France, you were deeply devoted to your Catholic Faith. You tried to direct all that you did to the glory of God and the good of your subjects. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served with such devotion! You fought to defend the Church from attack by serving in Crusades. You devoted your whole life to serving God and His Church faithfully. Pray for me, that I may be as devoted a servant of God and His Church as you were. Pray that I may be eager to put my gifts to use serving God and His Church. Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Louis King of France, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The seventh crusade
When, in 1248, Louis IX went to liberate the Holy Land, he embarked with his bride, Margaret of Provence, but he was taken prisoner. Once released and returned to his realm, he undertook great reforms, including in particular the interdict of the judicial duel (or trial by ordeal). He funded hospitals and monasteries and realized his great project: building the "Sainte-Chapelle" as a shrine of light and colored glass intended to accommodate the relics, especially the thorns of Christ’s crown, which he had acquired from from the Byzantine Emperor. To his sister, Blessed Isabel, he gave the lands of Longchamp to build the abbey for the Sisters of Saint Clare.
Louis IX, king of France
His reign saw an era of great cultural, intellectual and theological evolution. Saint Louis loved to host his Saint Bonaventure and Saint Thomas Aquinas at his table. With Robert of Sorbon, he founded the Sorbonne University in 1257. He followed with great care the completion of the cathedral of Notre Dame, in particular the rosettes and porticoes. His greatest concern was to pacify, to reconcile with enemies and to extinguish conflicts, specifically the one between France and England. He dreamt of returning to the Holy Land and of converting the Sultan of Egypt: nevertheless, he would never reach beyond Carthage, in present-day Tunis, for disease would kill him on August 25, 1270.
The prestige of Paris
Under the reign of Louis IX, Paris became the most prestigious city of Western Christianity, with its university, Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame. No one was surprised that his canonization process began only two years after his death, especially in view of the miracles and healings that took place at his grave. In 1297, at the end of a long investigation, Pope Boniface VIII raised Louis IX to the glory of the altars, making him one of the saints of the Catholic Church. August 25, the anniversary of his death, became his canonical feast. Louis IX, king of France, was one of the first lay people to become recognized as a saint through the process of canonization.
Justice and Peace
Throughout his life, Louis IX was committed to reigning with justice and in peace, according to his call to holiness, which he lived in his role as a statesman. The sovereigns of Europe appealed to his wisdom. Known then for his sense of justice and for his love of God and the poor, he is represented with the symbols of the cross, the hand of righteousness, and the cincture of the Franciscan tertiaries, of whom he is the Patron saint.
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