what is a novena please ?
i have seen this mentioned a few times now
is it a prayer ? if so how is it different ?
thank you in advance
2007-02-21 11:04:59 · 17 answers · asked by Peace 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
are there specific reasons for the nine days ?
yes im greedy with my questions i know lol
2007-02-21 11:07:54 · update #1
A novena is reading from scripture and saying prayers.
i saw it too so i did some research to find out what it was :)
your not the only one.
Heres what wikipedia says:
The word Novena is the feminine form of the Medieval Latin word, "novenus", "ninth", which is the ordinal number from novem, nine.
In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. These may consist of small prayer books, recitation of the Rosary, or small prayers through the 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.
It is a devotion used by members of the Catholic Church
2007-02-21 11:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bobby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A novena is nine days of praying a prayer or set of prayers for a specific intent. There's nothing magical about the number of days. . .it's a way to focus our hearts, minds, and souls on God and trust in His mercy.
There are many different novenas. Novenas to the Holy Spirit and St. Jude are probably among the most popular. Do a Google search for novena, and you'll find a number of sites that offer novenas for a variety of intentions and needs.
2007-02-21 19:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word Novena is the feminine form of the Medieval Latin word, "novenus", "ninth", which is the ordinal number from novem, nine.
In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. These may consist of small prayer books, recitation of the Rosary, or small prayers through the 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.
It is a devotion used by members of the Catholic Church.
2007-02-23 04:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Novena, apart from the nine days, is a little series of prayers mostly done in Latinamerican countries. Every day, 9 days before christmas, families and/or friends gather and read a passage of the Novena.
2007-02-21 19:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Juan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. These may consist of small prayer books, recitation of the Rosary, or small prayers through the day.
2007-02-21 19:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bulletproof Dork 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. These may consist of small prayer books, recitation of the Rosary, or small prayers through the day
2007-02-21 19:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. These may consist of small prayer books, recitation of the Rosary, or small prayers through the 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.
It is a devotion used by members of the Catholic Church.
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2007-02-21 19:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A novena is 9 days of prayers. It depends on what your praying for if you do a search for "novena" you will find many different kinds of prayers.
2007-02-21 19:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a novena is a nine day prayer that you say for a special intention
2007-02-21 19:07:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Novena is praying rosary. You know rosary right? Each portion of rosary has assign prayer for it. For catholic, they pray it in the house altar with your family and elder folks. Novena is composed of Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be prayer.
2007-02-21 19:09:31 · answer #10 · answered by rosemarie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋