St Scholastica Novena – Day One – 1 February

St Scholastica Novena

St Scholastica was the twin sister of St Benedict (480-547) and the Foundress of the Benedictine Nuns. As twins, St Scholastica and St Benedict were naturally born together and died within 6 weeks of each other.
She is the Patron of Schools and Education, especially – tests and reading; of Convulsive children; Nuns; invoked against storms, lightening; rain.
Normally prayed from 1 February until the 9th, in preparation for her Feast day on the 10 February.

O God, Thou caused the soul
of Thy blessed virgin Scholastica,
to enter heaven in the form of a dove,
to show us the way of innocence.
Grant us, by her prayers and merits,
to live in such innocence
that we may deserve to attain eternal joys.
Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord,
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee,
in the unity of the Holy Ghost,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.
V. By the example and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, keep us faithful to Thy Word.
R. Hear us, O Lord.
V. By the example and intercession of St Scholastica,
keep us rooted in Thy love.
R. Hear us, O Lord.
V. By the example and intercession of all the holy virgins,
keep us firm in prayer and charity.
R. Hear us, O Lord.

(Mention your request here…)

Lord our God, Thou robed the virgin St Scholastica
with the beauty and splendour of love.
Help us to walk blamelessly before Thee,
so that in the company of virgins,
we may praise Thy Name forever
and find our delight in Thee,
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be …

Saint Scholastica, Pray for Us!