NovenasNovena to St. Dominic de Guzmán
Founder of the Order of Preachers
Novena to St. Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominicans and apostle of the Rosary. Preacher of truth and defender of the faith.
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For love of truth
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Dominic de Guzmán, apostle of the Rosary and preacher of truth, you who founded the Order of Preachers for the defense of the faith, intercede for us.
You who received the holy Rosary from the Virgin Mary, teach us to pray it with devotion. You who tirelessly preached the Gospel, help us be witnesses of Christ.
Obtain for us from God a love for truth and fidelity to the Catholic faith. Amen.
Reflection
St. Dominic passionately loved the truth. He dedicated his life to preaching Catholic doctrine and combating error. The motto of the Dominicans is 'Veritas' (Truth). In a time of relativism, we need his example.
Daily Prayer
St. Dominic de Guzmán, lover of truth, help me seek and love the truth. Free me from error and lies. Grant me fidelity to the doctrine of the Church. May I live in truth. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Dominic de Guzmán, preacher of truth, pray for us. St. Dominic, apostle of the Rosary, pray for us.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
About this novena
Novena to St. Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominicans and apostle of the Rosary. Preacher of truth and defender of the faith.
Feast of St. Dominic (August 8)
Traditional start: July 30
You can begin a novena at any time. Traditional dates are a guide, not a requirement.
