The Christmas Novena of Saint Charbel

Day One: A Call to Renewal

O Saint Charbel, who surrendered your soul to God on a snowy Christmas Eve, teach us to let go of the burdens of our past and trust in the warmth of Christ’s mercy. May your example inspire us to begin anew, shedding the darkness of sin for the light of His glory.

Prayer: Lord, may the old self within me die, and may I be reborn in your love. Through Saint Charbel’s intercession, grant me the grace to seek renewal this Advent. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Day Two: The Light in the Darkness

O Saint Charbel, whose radiant light shone over the valley on the night of your passing, help us recognize the light of Christ that pierces through the shadows of our sin. Guide us to trust in His eternal hope.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to walk toward your light and leave behind the darkness of sin. Renew my spirit as I prepare to welcome you into my heart. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Day Three: Embracing Repentance

O Saint Charbel, whose life of penance and prayer reflected complete devotion to God, teach us to turn away from sin and to embrace the grace of repentance.

Prayer: Merciful Father, as I prepare for the birth of your Son, wash me clean of my past transgressions. May my soul become a worthy dwelling place for your glory. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Day Four: Dying to Sin

O Saint Charbel, whose body remained incorrupt as a sign of Christ’s victory over death, help us die to sin and rise with Christ in purity and grace.

Prayer: Lord, let the chains of my sinfulness fall away. Help me to die to the old self and be reborn into your love and truth. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

 

Day Five: The Aroma of Holiness

O Saint Charbel, from whose incorrupt body flows the fragrance of sanctity, teach us to radiate the sweetness of Christ’s love through our words and actions.

Prayer: O God, may your grace transform my heart, so that I may become a living witness to your goodness, spreading the aroma of your love to all. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Day Six: Clothed in Christ’s Glory

O Saint Charbel, whose robes were changed often due to the mysterious fluid of Christ’s healing power, remind us to clothe ourselves in Christ’s righteousness and love.

Prayer: Lord, may my soul be renewed and adorned with the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. Help me to reflect your glory as I prepare for Christmas. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Day Seven: A Pilgrimage of Grace

O Saint Charbel, whose tomb became a place of pilgrimage for people of all faiths, guide us on our own journey of faith, leading us closer to Christ.

Prayer: O Lord, may this Advent be a pilgrimage of grace for my soul. Strengthen my resolve to live in holiness and prepare my heart to welcome your Son. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Day Eight: The Gift of Healing

O Saint Charbel, whose intercession brings healing to body and soul, pray for us to be healed of the wounds of sin and to be restored in Christ’s love.

Prayer: Loving Savior, heal my heart and renew my spirit. May I be reborn in your image, whole and holy, as I prepare to celebrate your birth. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

 

Day Nine: Reborn in Christ

O Saint Charbel, who entered eternal glory on Christmas Eve, pray that we, too, may be reborn in Christ’s glory this Christmas. Let our hearts be transformed to reflect His love and grace.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, as we celebrate your birth, let my soul be reborn in your light. Through the intercession of Saint Charbel, may I live as a child of God, renewed and filled with your peace. Amen.

Pray: One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be.