I have seen some novena guides instruct people to begin a novena so that it ends the day before the feast of whoever you are making the novena to; others say to begin it so that it ends ON the feast day. Which is the proper way?
2007-02-16 07:23:07 · 3 answers · asked by MissAnthropic 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Praay without ceasing! Which means to continue to pray, Every day, do not cease to ask only GOD for guidance and help in our daily lives. Jesus said, I am the Waay, the Truth aand the Life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me. John 14:6
I do not see anywhere in God's inspired word ( in the N.T. ) where this is commanded of God to be practiced.
The only proper way to pray to God is through the one and only mediaator between God and man , that being Jesus Christ...
2007-02-16 07:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You end the Novena on the day of the feast day, or you can say the Novena any time for nine days during the year for any special reason, but I finish on the feast day
The practice of saying novenas is derived from Scripture. After Jesus' Ascension into heaven, he told his disciples to pray together in the upper room and devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). The Apostles, Blessed Virgin Mary, and other followers of Jesus prayed together for nine consecutive days, resulting in the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
God Bless You
2007-02-16 07:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Christians don't pray on the rosary. Jesus said not to pray in vein repetition as the heathen do. That's what you're doing when you pray on the rosary.
2007-02-16 08:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋