Start Date: August 19
End Date: August 27
Feast Day: August 28
Patronage:
Theologians, philosophers, printers, brewers, those seeking conversion, those struggling with temptation or past sins, and those praying for perseverance in faith. He is also invoked for sincere repentance, deeper love for God, and harmony within families.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer (to be said each day):
O holy Saint Augustine, who has famously declared that “Our hearts were made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.”, aid us in our own search for our Lord that through your intercession we may be granted the wisdom to determine the purpose God has planned for us. Pray that we be blessed with the courage to follow God’s will even at times when we do not understand. Ask our Lord to lead us to a life worthy of His love, that we may one day share the riches of His kingdom. Petition our Lord and Savior to ease the burden of our problems and grant our special intention, and we will honor you all of our days.
Day One: Conversion of Heart
Scripture Reading: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
Reflection:
Our Adorable Jesus is the divine magnet drawing restless hearts back to Himself. In Saint Augustine, we see a soul that chased shadows until pierced by the light of Truth. His journey teaches us that God’s grace can overtake even the most stubborn wanderer, transforming longing into love, and confusion into clarity. Conversion is not merely turning from sin—it is the soul’s joyous homecoming to the One for whom it was made. Today, we ask for hearts that burn with holy desire, that we may run to Christ without delay and rest forever in His embrace.
Prayer:
Beloved Saint Augustine, the miracles you have performed for the greater glory of God have caused people to seek your intercession for their most pressing concerns. Hear our cries as we invoke your name to petition God for an increased faith and to aid us in our present distress. (Mention your intention here.) Pray that we may open our hearts fully to the mercy of Our Adorable Jesus, that we may be guided to conversion, strengthened in faith, and led to eternal life.We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Two – Persevering in Grace through Prayer
Scripture: “Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Reflection:
Saint Augustine’s conversion was not an accident of history—it was the fruit of relentless, faith-filled intercession. His mother, Saint Monica, poured out her tears before God, trusting that no soul is beyond the reach of divine mercy. In this, we learn that prayer is not wasted breath but the lifeline that draws grace into even the darkest hearts. As we reflect on the transforming work of Our Adorable Jesus, we are reminded that perseverance in prayer can break chains, heal wounds, and usher in new life where all seemed lost.
Prayer:
Holy Saint Augustine, you were rescued from the depths of error through the steadfast prayers of your holy mother, Saint Monica. Pray for us, that we too may be blessed with the grace to persevere in prayer, trusting in the infinite mercy of Our Adorable Jesus. Intercede for us in our present needs (mention your intention), and guide us into lives wholly surrendered to God’s will. Help us to remain faithful, even when answers seem delayed, knowing that His timing is perfect. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Three: Kindness and Compassion in Christ
Scripture Reading: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
Reflection:
Saint Augustine’s journey to holiness was marked not only by his conversion, but by the tenderness and compassion he learned from Our Adorable Jesus. He saw that true strength lies in mercy, and that forgiveness is the fragrance of the soul set free. In our own lives, kindness is not weakness—it is the force that disarms bitterness and builds bridges where the world only sees walls. When we open our hearts to compassion, we allow Christ to love through us, making us instruments of His healing grace in a wounded world.
Prayer:
Glorious Saint Augustine, renowned for your kindness, compassion, and powerful intercession, we come before you with confidence in your aid. Through your closeness to God, obtain for us His all-powerful assistance to sustain us in our present distress (mention your intention here). Pray that we may be filled with the mercy and tenderness of Our Adorable Jesus, that we may bear one another’s burdens with love, and persevere in faith until we share in the eternal joys of His Kingdom. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Four : Serving Christ in the Poor
Scripture Reading: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” – Matthew 25:40
Reflection:
Saint Augustine understood that love for Our Adorable Jesus is inseparable from love for the poor and afflicted. In every act of mercy, he saw the face of Christ; in every wounded soul, he found an opportunity to serve Heaven’s King. God worked wonders through his hands because his heart was surrendered to divine compassion. In our own lives, the poor may not always wear tattered clothes—they may be the lonely, the fearful, or those spiritually adrift. To serve them is to touch the heart of Christ and to magnify His presence in the world.
Prayer:
Saint Augustine, through you God has revealed His power and mastery over the earth, granting you the gift to prophesy and to perform miracles for the poorest of the poor, whom you chose to serve with unwavering love. Look upon us, humble servants of God, and see the afflictions of body and spirit that weigh upon us. In your kindness, help us seek the aid of the One True God, Whom we desire to love and serve all our days (mention your intention here). Pray that our hearts may be conformed to the mercy of Our Adorable Jesus, that we may serve Him faithfully in the least of His brethren. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Five : Zeal for the Gospel
Scripture Reading: “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.” – Mark 16:15
Reflection:
Saint Augustine burned with a holy zeal to proclaim the truth of Christ to every soul. Once restless and lost, he was set aflame by the love of Our Adorable Jesus and spent his life leading others to the fountain of truth. His teaching was not merely from the lips but from a heart transformed by grace. In our own callings—whether in public witness or quiet example—we too are called to be bearers of the Gospel, speaking hope to the distressed, light to the doubting, and mercy to the fallen. Through such witness, the Kingdom advances and Christ is glorified.
Prayer:
Saint Augustine, God’s faithful servant, teacher, and evangelist, show us the mercy for which you are renowned and come to our aid in this time of distress. Hear our cries and intercede with Our Adorable Jesus, that He may bless us with a favorable response to our petitions (mention your intention here). Pray that we may, like you, be consumed with zeal for the Gospel, courageous in truth, and tender in mercy, that our lives may draw others to the love of Christ. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Six : Conversion of Heart
Scripture Reading: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.” – Ezekiel 36:26
Reflection:
Saint Augustine’s life is a testimony to the boundless mercy of Our Adorable Jesus, who calls even the most wayward soul into the embrace of His grace. When Augustine finally surrendered to God’s voice, his restless heart found peace, and his life bore fruit for the Kingdom. True conversion is not a single moment but a continual turning toward God—a daily renunciation of sin and a constant yes to His will. In our own struggles, we too are invited to hear and answer His call, trusting that His grace can transform even the most hardened heart.
Prayer:
Holy Saint Augustine, you were saved when you heeded God’s call to conversion and were granted the grace to perform mighty works in His name. Let your kindness move you to plead with Our Adorable Jesus for a miraculous resolution of our present trials and for the granting of our special intentions (mention your intention here). Pray that we may, like you, yield fully to God’s transforming love, that our hearts may be renewed, our faith deepened, and our lives offered wholly for His glory. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Seven : Trust in God’s Providence
Scripture Reading: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Reflection:
Saint Augustine’s life teaches us that even in seasons of uncertainty, the providence of Our Adorable Jesus is never absent. He learned to surrender the weight of his fears to God, discovering that divine wisdom unfolds with perfect timing. When anxiety threatens to overwhelm us, the path forward is not frantic striving but confident trust in the One who holds our future. As Augustine never turned away the sorrowful who sought his help, so too does Christ welcome our pleas, clothing them with grace and answering according to His infinite mercy.
Prayer:
Glorious Saint Augustine, in your compassion, wisdom, and grace, none who sought your help ever left unaided. In this time of deep anxiety, we place our present trials into your hands and beg for your powerful intercession before Our Adorable Jesus. Obtain for us the grace to accept God’s holy will and, if it be for His glory, the granting of our special intentions (mention your intention here). Help us to rest in the peace of Christ, confident that His providence will never fail. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Eight : God’s Power Working Through the Saints
Scripture Reading: “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26
Reflection:
Saint Augustine bore witness to the truth that Our Adorable Jesus delights to work wonders through those who serve Him with humility and love. The miracles God performed through Augustine were not for his own glory, but to draw souls closer to Christ, the source of all healing and hope. Even now, the saints are not silent in heaven; they remain laborers in the vineyard of the Lord, interceding for us in our trials. In turning to Saint Augustine, we recognize that every grace we seek flows from the pierced Heart of Jesus, who alone is our refuge and strength.
Prayer:
Saint Augustine, chosen vessel of God’s mercy and power, you aided the distressed and became a channel of divine miracles for those in need. We implore you now—refuse not our request for your loving intercession. Present our petitions before Our Adorable Jesus, that, if it be in accord with His holy will, we may receive the special favor we seek through this novena (mention your intention here). Obtain for us the grace to trust more deeply in God’s providence and to live as witnesses to His saving love. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Day Nine : Surrendering Fully to God’s Will
Scripture Reading: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflection:
Saint Augustine’s life teaches us that no obstacle is too great when surrendered to the mercy of Our Adorable Jesus. Once bound by the chains of sin and self-will, Augustine became a shining light of wisdom, humility, and holy zeal through the grace of God. His transformation reveals that the greatest freedom is found not in pursuing our own desires, but in yielding entirely to the will of the Lord. In our own struggles—be they trials of the heart, mind, or body—Augustine urges us to trust that God’s plan, though mysterious, is always for our good and His glory.
Prayer:
Holy Saint Augustine, you who overcame great adversity and became a herald of divine truth, look upon us in our present needs. Intercede before Our Adorable Jesus, that we may receive the strength, courage, and wisdom to surrender all our temporal concerns into His loving hands. Obtain for us the grace to follow the path He has set before us and to trust His will above all else. Present to Him our most pressing intention (mention your intention here), that it may be granted according to His perfect plan. We shall keep your memory with love and honor all our days. Amen.
Closing Prayer (to be said each day):
Glorious Saint Augustine, with confidence in your boundless wisdom and compassion, we boldly seek your intercession. May this devotion draw us ever closer to Our Adorable Jesus, leading us to a life wholly dedicated to fulfilling the will of God. Grant that we may one day be deemed worthy to share in the joy of His Kingdom with you and all the saints for all eternity.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
Litany in Honor of St. Augustine
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, 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.
Holy Father Augustine, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, example of contrite souls, pray for us.
St. Augustine, son of the tears of your mother Monica, pray for us.
St. Augustine, light of teachers, pray for us.
St. Augustine, exterminator of heresies, pray for us.
St. Augustine, illustrious warrior against the foes of the Church, pray for us.
St. Augustine, pillar of the True Faith, pray for us.
St. Augustine, vessel of Divine Wisdom, pray for us.
St. Augustine, rule of conduct for apostolic life, pray for us.
St. Augustine, whose heart was inflamed with the fire of Divine Love, pray for us.
St. Augustine, humble and merciful father, pray for us.
St. Augustine, zealous preacher of the Word of God, pray for us.
St. Augustine, illumined expounder of Sacred Scripture, pray for us.
St. Augustine, ornament of bishops, pray for us.
St. Augustine, light of the True Faith, pray for us.
St. Augustine, noble defender of Holy Church, pray for us.
St. Augustine, refulgence of the glory of God, pray for us.
St. Augustine, blossoming olive tree of the House of God, pray for us.
St. Augustine, indefatigable adorer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us.
St. Augustine, inexhaustible fountain of Christian eloquence, pray for us.
St. Augustine, shining mirror of holiness, pray for us.
St. Augustine, model of all virtues, pray for us.
St. Augustine, consoler of the distressed, pray for us.
St. Augustine, comforter of the forsaken, pray for us.
St. Augustine, friend and helper of the poor, pray for us.
St. Augustine, our father, 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, O Lord.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
Let Us Pray.
O God, Who disclosed to Saint Augustine the hidden mysteries of Your wisdom and enkindled in his heart the flame of Divine Love, thus renewing in Your Church the pillar of cloud and fire, graciously grant that we may pass safely through the storms of this world and reach the eternal fatherland which You have promised us, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
May the Real Presence of Our Adorable Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament bless and sanctify us, filling our hearts with His love, peace, and grace, now and always. Amen.