Day 1 : ST. HENRY II Novena Prayer || Patron Saint of Handicapped People || Feast Day : July 13

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‼️ DAY 1 ‼️

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Henry as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed throughout his life.

St. Henry, you did not have the benefit of a stable family life during your childhood because your father was in exile for many years. Despite this suffering, you began to devote your life to serving God.

Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served so devotedly!

As a young man, you were elected to the office of Holy Roman Emperor after the death of your cousin. You did all you could to serve God in your new role.

Pray for me, that I may be as devoted to God in my life as you were. Pray that I may never allow trials to deter me from serving God.

Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).

St. Henry, pray for us!


‼️ MORE ABOUT OF ST. HENRY ‼️


St Henry was a king who lived in the 900s-1000s. He became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1014. He was well-known for his holy leadership. He also showed great concern for the welfare of the Church during his reign.

St Henry was born in 973. Both of his parents were members of the nobility. During Henry’s childhood, his father spent a lot of time in exile because of political conflicts.

Henry was educated in the Catholic Faith by a bishop. Then, Henry studied at Hildesheim Cathedral.

Henry succeeded his father as Duke of Bavaria in 995. Henry’s cousin, Otto III, was Holy Roman Emperor at the time. When Otto died in 1002, Henry was elected the new Holy Roman Emperor.

Henry did not view his new political power as a reason for arrogance or pompous behavior. Rather, he was eager to use his new station for the glory of God.

Henry took his duties toward his subjects and the Church very seriously. He attempted to care for the welfare of the Church and to maintain order through ecclesiastical discipline carried out by bishops.