What is a novena?

Question

I think it is part of the catholic religion but I am not sure?

Answer 1

In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, 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, concluding in the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

Though the novena is primarily a devotion used by members of the Catholic Church, it has spread to the Orthodox, Anglican, and even some Lutheran churches.

Answer 2

A novena is a prayer said at certain days or times. For example, an 'emergency' novena is prayed on the hour, there are 3 day novenas, 5 day novenas, 9 day novenas, etc. that are prayed once daily.

Answer 3

A novena is a specific prayer that you say for nine days in a row to God or Jesus. In the Catholic faith, you can say a Novena to a Saint to ask for intercession on your behalf, such as the Novena to Saint Therese of Lisieux, France.

Answer 4

It is in the Catholic Religion. It is a special set of prayers to be said consecutively for nine days. Novena derives from the Latin word for nine.

Answer 5

I'm not Catholic, but I believe it's a special mass for sick and people who are very sick or have special needs. They use the rosary in the mass.

Answer 6

Religion is false, follow Christ.