22/05/2022
Novena to Saint Joanna of Chuza
May 21, 2022
Seventh Day
Saint Joanna, you were commisioned by the Risen Lord to go to His disciples and to tell them that He has risen from the dead and that they would see Him in Galilee. Indeed, you and your women companions are rightly called "the apostles to the Apostles." And to them you testified, "We have seen the Lord." To see the Risen Savior was a privilege given only to a few--- to the Twelve, to James, to Paul, and to you women. This revelation empowers the recipients to become apostles, messengers of the Lord, and witnesses to His victory over death.
Our dear Saint Joanna, you were indeed singularly blessed. Wherever the Gospel is preached, your story will be told in your memory. Pray to the Lord to give us the grace to hold on to the teachings of the Apostles for they guarantee faithfulness to Christ Himself. Pray also that today we may become apostles for the challenge of New Evangelization.
Today, we pray for persons who play an active role in the apostolate (mention here). May we, in our turn, experience the Lord who is alive and active in our midst. We may not see him as you once did, but we love Him as we believe. Amen.
(3) Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, Saint Joanna, pray for us!
Heavenly Father, Saint Joanna followed Jesus and provided for him and the disciples out of her means. As we honor her memory, may we follow the example of her holiness and generosity. We ask this through our Lord Jesus your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.