Day 3 : ST. HENRY II Novena Prayer || Patron Saint of Handicapped People || Feast Day : July 13

‼️ DAY 3 ‼️

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Henry as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in his leadership as Holy Roman Emperor.

St. Henry, you were determined to lead as a virtuous ruler when you became Holy Roman Emperor. Though your power was mostly temporal, you were very concerned with justice and with the protection of the Church.

Please bring my petitions before the throne of God!

You fought many battles against enemies, but you exercised virtue even in war by practicing clemency and moderation towards your enemies. You worked hard to make sure you were leading as virtuously as you could.

Pray for me, that I may seek to serve God in the duties of my daily life. Pray that I may never waver in my commitment to God. 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.