IMPORTANT: Novena to Saint Augustine Begins TODAY August 19 - 27

Friends in Christ,

Saint Thomas Aquinas parish is sharing a special and important novena to Saint Augustine, the 4th century bishop and doctor of the Church, whose feast day is August 28. The novena begins TODAY August 19. 

The intentions are for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Martin, and the priests of the Diocese of Charlotte.

We encourage our readers to participate in this important novena.

The prayer text can be found below or downloaded as a PDF (click here).

Novena to St. Augustine (Tuesday August 19 - Thursday August 27)

Begins TODAY August 19 to complete on August 27, the Vigil of the Feast of St. Augustine

Intentions: Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Martin, and Diocese of Charlotte Priests

Opening Prayer: O holy Saint Augustine, who has famously declared that “Our hearts were made for Thee, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in Thee,” aid us in our search for Our Lord that through your intercession we may be granted the wisdom to determine the purpose God has planned for us. Pray that we be blessed with the courage to follow God’s will even at times when we do not understand. Ask Our Lord to lead us to a life worthy of His love, that we may one day share the riches of His kingdom. Petition Our Lord and Savior to ease the burden of our problems and grant our special intention, and we will honor you all of our days.

Glorious St. Augustine, you are renowned in the Christian world for your kindness, compassion, and powerful intercession. Emboldened by this, we humbly come before you to invoke your aid in asking for God’s all-powerful assistance to see us through our most pressing concern.

Glorious Saint Augustine, we boldly ask for your intercession confident in your boundless wisdom and compassion. May this devotion lead us to a life dedicated to the fulfilling the will of God, that we may one day be deemed worthy of sharing His Kingdom with you and all the saints for all eternity.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Augustine, pray for us!

Closing Prayer: Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

The prayer text can be downloaded as a PDF (click here).

St. Michael’s Lent (now thru September 29)

As you may have read in the Catholic News Herald (or seen the posters in parishes) several faithful across the diocese are participating in an ancient penitential practice called St. Michael’s Lent, currently promoted by a group, Exodus 90 and anciently practiced by St. Francis of Assisi. It began last Friday and runs 40 days ahead of the Feast of St. Michael on September 29. For those feel called to amplify their prayers or penances for the Latin Mass this season, please click here to learn how to participate.

Fourth Saturday Respect Life Latin Mass – This Saturday August 23

Just a reminder that this Saturday August 23 at 8:00 a.m. is the monthly Respect Life Latin Mass at Saint Ann parish. Following Mass, there will be prayers said at the Planned Parenthood abortion facility and a Holy Hour of Reparation offered in the church (for those unable to travel to the abortion facility). Charlotte is one of the largest abortion hubs in the southeast with over 19,000 annual abortions occurring in 2023 (after Roe vs. Wade was overturned), so prayers are especially needed.

~ Carolina Traditional Liturgy Society
www.carolinaliturgy.org