Introductory Prayer
You have made our hearts for yourself O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.
We ask you to bless our restlessness in our search for you, so as you may live in our lives, and in the events confronting us.
Finding you, may we be faithful to you God of history, faithful to Christ our Lord and Savior, faithful to the Church and her teaching and faithful to our particular state of life which we have chosen to serve you.
O Wonderful St. Augustine, glorious on account of your wisdom and miracles and through the will of Jesus who conversed with you, disguised as a little child, the mystery of the Holy Trinity, obtain for me of his bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart. You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request (mention them here) which I now ask for. Amen.
Prayer of St. Augustine
Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know you,
And desire nothing save only you.
Let me hate myself and love you.
Let me do everything for the sake of you.
Let me humble myself and exalt you.
Let me think of nothing except you.
Let me die to myself and live in you.
Let me accept whatever happens as from you.
Let me banish the self and follow you,
And ever desire to follow you.
Let me fly from myself and take refuge in you,
That I may deserve to be defended by you.
Let me fear for myself, let me fear you,
And let me be among those who are chosen by you.
Let me distrust myself and put my trust in you.
Let me be willing to obey for the sake of you.
Let me cling to nothing save only to you,
And let me be poor because of you.
Look upon me, that I may love you.
Call me that I may see you,
And for ever enjoy you. Amen.
First Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
O holy St. Augustine, gentlest and wisest of saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy while on earth to possess wisdom and grace. Miracles waited your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena (mention them here). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving Saint Augustine, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to talk to you about the Trinity and the gratitude of my heart will always be yours.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Second Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
O miracle-worker St. Augustine, remember that it never has been heard that you left without help or relief anyone who in his need had recourse to you. Animated now with the most lively confidence, even with full conviction of not being refused, I fly for refuge to you. O most favored friend of the Infant Jesus. O eloquent preacher of the divine grace and mercy, despise not my supplications but, bringing them before the throne of God, strengthen them by your intercession and obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena (mention them here).
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Third Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
O St. Augustine, who through your repentant heart expounded the mystery of divine grace, I entreat you to cast a benevolent glance upon me.
O glorious St. Augustine, born under the protection of Mary Immaculate, on the Feast of her Assumption into Heaven, and consecrated to her and now so powerful an intercessor in Heaven, I beseech you to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena (mention them here). O great wonder-worker, intercede for me that God may grant my request.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Fourth Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
I salute and honor you, O powerful helper, St. Augustine. The Christian world confidently turns to you and experiences your tender compassion, wisdom and powerful assistance in so many necessities and sufferings that I am encouraged in my need to seek your help in obtaining a favorable answer that I seek in this novena (mention them here). O holy St. Augustine, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Fifth Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
I salute you, St. Augustine, ornament and glory of Christianity. I salute you, great Saint, cherub of wisdom and seraph of divine love. I rejoice at the favors our Lord has so liberally bestowed upon you. In humility and confidence I entreat you to help me, for I know that God has given you charity and pity, as well as power. I ask you by the love you did feel toward the Infant Jesus, as you conversed with him about the mystery of the Trinity, of the favor I seek through your intercession in this novena.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Sixth Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
O glorious St. Augustine, chosen by God to preach his Word, you received from him the gift of wisdom that made you famous throughout the centuries. O good St. Augustine, pray that I may fulfill the will of God in all things so that I may love him, with you, for all eternity. O kind St. Augustine, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire—the favor I seek in this novena.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Seventh Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
O renowned champion of the faith of Christ, most holy St. Augustine, glorious for your wisdom, obtain for me from the bounty of my Lord and God the grace which I ardently seek in this novena (mention them here). O holy St. Augustine, ever attentive to those who invoke you, grant me that aid of your powerful intercession.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Eight Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
O holy St. Augustine, you have shown yourself so powerful in your intercession, so tender and so compassionate towards those who honor you and invoke you in suffering and distress. I beseech you most humbly and earnestly to take me under your protection in my present necessities and to obtain for me the favor I desire (mention them here). Recommend my request to the merciful Queen of Heaven, that she may plead my cause with you before the throne of her Divine Son.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Ninth Day
Say: Introductory Prayer and St. Augustine’s Prayer
St. Augustine, servant of Mary, glory of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, our bishops, our priests, our Religious Orders, that, through their pious zeal and apostolic labors, all may be united in faith and give greater glory to God. St. Augustine, helper of all who invoke you, pray for me and intercede for me before the throne of Almighty God that I be granted the favor I so earnestly seek in this novena.
Say: (1) Our Father, (1) Hail Mary, (1) Glory Be
St. Augustine, pray for us!
