Novena To the Holy Curè of Ars, St. Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney. August 8 Day Nine: For the Desire of Heaven.

Novena To the Holy Curè of Ars, St. Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney. August 8 Day Nine: For the Desire of Heaven.

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V. Saint John Marie Baptist Vianney, O Holy Priest of Ars,

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R. Thy precious remains are contained in a magnificent reliquary, the donation from the priests of France. But this earthly glory is only a very pale image of the unspeakable glory which thou enjoyest with God. During the time thou wast on earth, thou used to repeat in thy dejected hours, “One will rest in the other life.” It is done, thou art in eternal peace, and eternal happiness. I desire to follow thee one day. Until then, I hear thou sayest to me: "You should work and fight as long as you are in the world." Teach me then to work for the salvation of my soul: to adhere to the one, holy Catholic Faith, to

receive the sacraments worthily, to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ (head bow), and to do good towards my neighbor, in order that I may receive the happiness of the Elect with thee. Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in thy intercession.

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V. Pray for me during this novena especially for...

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(mention your request)

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One Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

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V. O St John Vianney, Patron of Priests,

R. Pray for us and for Father (Name)