Select the day below. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, recite the daily prayer, and conclude with the Daily Concluding Prayers.
The Call to Silence
Day One
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, miracle of the monastic life, from your hermitage you call us to silence and detachment. You who abandoned the world to find the Pearl of Great Price, intercede for me.
Petition
I ask you for the grace to detach my heart from worldly anxieties and trust in God alone. Obtain for me the favor I ask (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, lover of solitude, pray for me.
Prayer
O God, who drew Saint Charbel into the desert to speak to his heart, grant me the grace to listen to Your voice amidst the noise of this world. Amen.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Light of Monastic Life
Day Two
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, pure Cedar of Lebanon and model of the monastic life. You turned suffering into a hymn of praise and became a radiant beacon for the faithful. I turn to you now; I place my trust in your silence. Amen.
Petition
Through your prayers, may I obtain the grace I seek (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, fragrant vessel of holiness, pray for me.
Prayer
O God of infinite Mercy, who sanctified Saint Charbel and granted him the power to work miracles as a sign of Your love, have pity on me. Grant me what I ask through his intercession, that I may glorify You.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Shining Star
Day Three
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, amiable friend of God, you shine like a brilliant star in the heavens of the Church. Illuminate my path and strengthen my flickering hope.
Petition
I ask for this specific grace (mention your request). Beg this favor from Jesus the Crucified, whom you adored without ceasing. Amen.
O Saint Charbel, master of patience and silence, pray for me.
Prayer
O Lord Jesus, who sanctified Your servant Charbel and helped him carry his cross in the hermitage, grant me the courage to bear the burdens of this life with patience and submission to Your Divine Will.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Fatherly Affection
Day Four
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, affectionate father to all who suffer, I run to your protection. My heart is filled with trust in your closeness to God.
Petition
By the power of your intercession, I await the grace I so desperately need (mention your request). Show me once again your loving care.
O Saint Charbel, garden of virtues, pray for me.
Prayer
O God, You who granted Saint Charbel the grace to resemble Your Son in holiness, grant me the strength to grow in Christian virtue. Have mercy on me, that I may praise You until my last breath. Amen.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Light in Darkness
Day Five
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, loved by God, enlighten my mind. Teach me how to please God as you did. Hurry to my aid, O affectionate father.
Petition
I implore you to petition God for this grace (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, companion of the Crucified Christ, pray for me.
Prayer
O God, hear my cry through the prayers of Saint Charbel. Heal my broken heart and give me peace. Calm the storms within my soul, that I may glorify You forever.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Powerful Intercessor
Day Six
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, powerful intercessor before the Throne, I ask you to secure for me the grace I need. A single word from you to Jesus is enough to bring about forgiveness and mercy.
Petition
I ask you to fulfill the grace which I am in need of (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, joy of heaven and earth, pray for me.
Prayer
O God, who chose Saint Charbel to be our defender and advocate, grant me through his intercession this favor, that I may glorify Your name alongside him for all eternity. Amen.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
Hope for the Needy
Day Seven
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, loved by all and helper of the needy, I anchor my hope in your prayers.
Petition
Fulfill this grace for me (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, guiding star for the lost, pray for me.
Prayer
O God, my many sins prevent Your grace from reaching me. Grant me the grace of true repentance. Answer me for the sake of Saint Charbel. Restore joy to my weary heart and grant my request. Amen.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Ascetic Life
Day Eight
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, when I contemplate you kneeling on the reed mat, fasting and absorbed in the Divine Presence, my faith increases.
Petition
I beg you to help me receive the grace I am asking for (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, absorbed in the mystery of God, pray for me.
Prayer
O Jesus, Prince of Peace, who raised Your beloved Charbel to the heights of perfection, I solemnly ask You for the grace to live the rest of my days according to Your commandments. I love You, O God, my Savior. Amen.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
Conclusion and Promise
Day Nine
Invocation
O Saint Charbel, I stand here at the close of this Novena. My heart is nourished by speaking with you. I have great hope that Jesus will grant me the grace I have asked for through your intercession. I repent of my sins and promise to walk in the light.
Petition
Fulfill my request, I pray (mention your request).
O Saint Charbel, crowned with glory, pray for me.
Prayer
O Lord, You listened to the prayers of Saint Charbel and blessed him with Your presence; have mercy on me in my distress. Save me from all evil, for all glory and gratitude belong to You forever. Amen.
Daily Concluding PrayersRecite these prayers every day
Prayer of Honor: O God, Merciful and Tender... I honor you, O miraculous Saint Charbel. Help me always to be worthy of God’s grace and your protection. Amen. (3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be)
Prayer for Graces: Almighty Lord, who revealed the authority of Saint Charbel’s intercession through numerous miracles, grant us the grace we ask through his prayers. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
