Why are novenas so powerful?

[ldrsimon]

Novenas help us to open ourselves to God in order to increase our faith and grow in the love of God and neighbor. They aid in inner healing, obtaining special graces, being transformed and growing in virtue and holiness. They bring us peace and joy, regardless of the answer we've received to our petition.

 

[samuels]

Sometimes non-Catholics, and even a few Catholics, may ask, “Why should we pray novenas?” The short answer is simply that Jesus Christ calls us to pray. In fact, He tells us to “pray always without becoming weary” (Lk 18:1), to pray with persistence.

We’ll never go wrong when we obey Christ. He promises that prayer works, and He often responds with electrifying results.

But that’s only the first, most fundamental reason why we should pray novenas. A look at the history of this tradition provides ample encouragement for making it a personal practice.

 

[Arnold Lorinda]

Novenas are a form of prayer that has been practiced in the Catholic Church for centuries. They involve praying a specific prayer or set of prayers for nine consecutive days, often with a specific intention in mind. Novenas have been said to have powerful effects on the lives of those who pray them, and there are countless stories of answered prayers and miracles attributed to their practice. click here to read

There are many different novenas that can be prayed for a variety of intentions, from healing to financial stability to finding a spouse. The most popular novena is the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is traditionally prayed in the nine days leading up to the feast of the Sacred Heart.