Day 2 : ST. HENRY II Novena Prayer || Patron Saint of Handicapped People || Feast Day : July 13

‼️ DAY 2 ‼️

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Henry as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate his devotion to You that began to grow during his education in the Catholic Faith.

St. Henry, you were educated in the Catholic Faith during your childhood by a bishop. This early formation in the Faith shaped you greatly for a life of devotion to God.

During your time as Holy Roman Emperor, you continually worked to protect the Church and to do all you could to promote virtue. You never wavered in your commitment to God and your Faith.

Pray for me, that I may never waver in my commitment to God and my Faith. Pray that I may be as eager to devote my life to God’s service as you were.


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.

Henry fought several battles against political enemies. His forces continually came out victorious against hostile Saracens, Greeks, and others...