Day 6 : ST. HENRY II Novena Prayer || Patron Saint of Handicapped People || Feast Day : July 13

‼️ DAY 6 ‼️

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 through his charity towards those in need.

St. Henry, you were known for giving generously to charity during your time as Holy Roman Emperor. You did not hesitate to give money wherever it was needed, out of love for God.

Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved so deeply!

You established several pious foundations and provided the money for a cathedral to be built. You used your wealth to establish a monastery out of gratitude to God for bringing your sick wife to recovery.

Pray for me, that I may grow in charity each day. Pray that I may be eager to use my material wealth for the good of others, out of love for 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.

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.