A novena to St. Catherine of Siena, Day 4.

To Nana, daughter of Benincasa, a little maid, her niece in Florence.

Now then, we must have light, otherwise it would not be enough.

This light has to be the light of most holy faith.

But the saints say that faith without works is dead.

Therefore, we need to exert ourselves virtuously all the time and leave our childishness and vanities, and not behave any longer like worldly girls, but like faithful brides, consecrated to Christ crucified.

In this way, we shall have a lamp and oil and light. Heavenly Father,

your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St. Catherine of

Siena, virgin and doctor of the church.

Her whole life was a noble sacrifice, inspired Biden, ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished lamb.

In troubled times, she strenuously upheld the rights of his beloved spouse, the Church.

Father, honor her merits and hear her prayers for each of us.

Help us to pass unscathed through the corruption of this world,

and to remain unshakably faithful to the Church in word, deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life and a beacon of light to the harbor of your love,

in this dark night of your times and men's souls.

Grant also to each of us

our special petitions.

We ask this through Jesus,

Your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

St. Catherine of Sienna,

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