Start Date: January 30
End Date: February 7
Feast Day: February 8
Patronage:
Nuns, education, convulsive children, and storms
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer (to be said each day):
O glorious St. Scholastica, you who were consecrated to God from your youth, shining with the light of holiness, intercede for us. Help us to seek the things of heaven with pure hearts, to live in charity, and to trust in the loving providence of our Adorable Jesus. May your example of faith, prayer, and sisterly love inspire us to grow in grace and holiness.
(Mention your intention.)
Amen.
Day 1: Love for Prayer
Prayer:
O St. Scholastica, your heart burned with a love for prayer and contemplation. Teach us to value prayer above all things, to find joy in speaking with Jesus, and to rest in His loving presence. May our hearts be ever lifted to God, as yours was. Amen.
Day 2: Sisterly Devotion
Prayer:
O beloved sister of St. Benedict, you shared a deep bond of faith and love with your brother. Inspire us to cherish our families and friends, nurturing relationships rooted in Christ. May we always encourage one another to grow in holiness. Amen.
Day 3: Trust in Divine Providence
Prayer:
O trusting St. Scholastica, you surrendered your desires to God’s holy will, confident in His providence. Help us to trust in our Adorable Jesus, especially when faced with difficulties and uncertainties. May our faith never waver, knowing that God’s plans are always for our good. Amen.
Day 4: Zeal for Holiness
Prayer:
O zealous virgin, your life was a continual offering to God, striving always for greater holiness. Teach us to desire sanctity with all our hearts, to renounce sin, and to walk the path of virtue. May we be inspired by your example to live for Christ alone. Amen.
Day 5: Power of Persistent Prayer
Prayer:
O persistent St. Scholastica, you obtained a miraculous answer to your prayer through steadfast faith. Help us to persevere in prayer, never losing heart, even when answers are delayed. May we trust that our Adorable Jesus hears every prayer and responds with perfect wisdom. Amen.
Day 6: Model of Humility
Prayer:
O humble handmaid of the Lord, you embraced a life of simplicity and humility. Teach us the beauty of a humble heart, to seek not the praise of the world but to delight in serving others with love. May we glorify Jesus through hidden acts of charity and kindness. Amen.
Day 7: Defender in Storms
Prayer:
O powerful St. Scholastica, you calmed the forces of nature through prayer, revealing the might of faith. Intercede for us in times of spiritual and physical storms. Protect us from harm and guide us safely through the tempests of life to the peace of Christ. Amen.
Day 8: Example of Purity
Prayer:
O pure virgin, you consecrated your heart entirely to Jesus, shining with the radiance of chastity and love. Help us to guard the purity of our hearts and minds, living in accordance with God’s commandments. May we always seek to please our Adorable Jesus in thought, word, and deed. Amen.
Day 9: Embracing Eternal Life
Prayer:
O blessed St. Scholastica, you left this world in the arms of prayer, your soul soaring to God like a dove. As we conclude this novena, help us to long for heaven, our true home. Obtain for us the grace of final perseverance, that we may rejoice with you in eternal glory. Amen.
Closing Prayer (to be said each day):
O St. Scholastica, faithful bride of Christ, pray for us. Through your intercession, may we grow in faith, hope, and charity. Lead us closer to the Heart of our Adorable Jesus, where true peace and joy reside. Amen.
Prayer for Protection from Storms (to be recited each day):
O St. Scholastica, who through prayer obtained safety amidst storms, intercede for us. Protect us from both physical tempests and the storms of the soul. May we find refuge in the loving arms of our Adorable Jesus. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Litany in Honor of St. Scholastica
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
Pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins,
Pray for us.
Saint Scholastica,
Pray for us.
Twin sister of Saint Benedict,
Pray for us.
Chosen by God from all eternity,
Pray for us.
Consecrated to God from childhood,
Pray for us.
Faithful bride of Christ,
Pray for us.
Model of purity and holiness,
Pray for us.
Lover of prayer and silence,
Pray for us.
Mirror of innocence,
Pray for us.
Example of humility,
Pray for us.
Filled with faith and hope,
Pray for us.
Burning with love for Jesus,
Pray for us.
Mother of many holy virgins,
Pray for us.
Glory of the monastic life,
Pray for us.
Adorned with heavenly grace,
Pray for us.
Advocate for all who call upon you,
Pray for us.
Powerful intercessor before God,
Pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Virgin Scholastica,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
O God, You allowed the soul of Your blessed Virgin Scholastica to ascend to heaven in the form of a dove, showing the innocence of her life. Through her prayers and merits, help us live in purity and holiness so that we may reach eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.