In December, believing homes prepare for the arrival of jesus. One of the most important religious traditions during this month is the ninth, which this year begins on December 16 and ends on December 24on Christmas’ Eve.
The ninth, as indicated by its name, are 9 days of prayer, reflection and meditationwhich also serve as spaces for integration with the family or religious community.
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This tradition has its origin in Ecuador with the initiative of Clemencia de Jesús Caycedo, who asked the priest Francisco Fray Fernando de Larrea to write a unique text for the Christmas season, in 1743. In 1784 the first edition of the ninth and It was printed by Antonio Espíndola.
How to pray the novena
1) Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
2) The Preparatory Prayer is prayed for every day.
3) Read the passage of Scripture corresponding to each day of the novena and the Sequence of Pentecost.
4) Pray the Final Prayer.
Prayer for every day of the novena
Benign God of infinite charity that you have loved us so much and that you gave us in your Son the best garment of your love, so that, incarnated and made our brother in the bowels of the Virgin, he would be born in a manger for our health and remedy; We thank you for such an immense benefit. In return, we offer you, Lord, the sincere effort to make this world yours and ours, a more just world, more faithful to the great commandment to love each other as brothers. Grant us, Lord, your help to be able to do it. (YO)
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