Venerable Marthe Robin Novena
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Show HideVenerable Marthe Robin was a holy Third Order Franciscan woman. She lived in France during the 1900s. She was also a mystic.
Venerable Marthe Robin lived a life of great holiness amidst suffering. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy woman in many aspects of your life.
About Venerable Marthe Robin
Venerable Marthe Robin was born in 1902 in France. Her parents were peasant farmers, and she had five older siblings. Though her family were non-practicing Catholics, Marthe was attracted to prayer when she was a child.
When Marthe was about a year old, she and one of her sisters contracted typhoid. Her sister died, and Marthe was in danger of death but finally recovered. After this, Marthe’s health remained fragile throughout her life.
During her childhood, Marthe helped her family members with farm work. Others considered her cheerful, helpful, and occasionally mischievous.
In 1918, Marthe became ill and fell into a coma for four days. It was thought that she had a brain tumor. After she woke from her coma, her health seemed better for several days. But the sickness returned, leaving her partially paralyzed. She also lost her eyesight for several months.
Though her sickness was in remission for a time, Marthe eventually became fully paralyzed. She suffered from sensitivity to light and an inability to recognize her family members. These symptoms led to her living a reclusive life in a dark bedroom.
Despite her sufferings, Marthe began to grow in her faith. She became devoted to the Eucharist and wanted to consecrate herself to God.
Around this time, Marthe began to experience mystical phenomena. She received visions of Jesus and of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After speaking with her parish priest, she decided to give her life fully to God and to unite her sufferings to Christ’s.
In 1928, two Franciscan priests visited her and spoke with her about her vocation. She soon entered the Franciscan Third Order.
In 1930, she received the wounds of Christ in the Stigmata. She also stopped eating food and miraculously lived on the Eucharist alone. She soon began to experience Christ’s Passion each Friday.
Despite being bedridden, Marthe met many people and did a lot of holy work. She helped establish a girls’ school and a retreat center. She also supported many other people who worked to establish Catholic communities and associations.
One estimate holds that Marthe met more than a hundred thousand people over fifty years, many of whom were retreatants at the retreat center she helped establish. Many people sought her spiritual advice.
In 1981, Marthe contracted an illness with a severe cough and fever. She died soon after. Pope Francis declared her Venerable in 2014.
Venerable Marthe Robin’s Feast Day: N/A
Why Pray the Venerable Marthe Robin Novena?
Venerable Marthe Robin does not yet have an official patronage, but you can seek her intercession in many circumstances.
You can pray the Venerable Marthe Robin Novena if you suffer from eyesight problems or paralysis, since she suffered from both. Or you can pray this novena to seek Venerable Marthe Robin’s intercession for someone you know who suffers from eyesight problems or paralysis.
Additionally, you can seek Venerable Marthe Robin’s intercession if you are trying to grow in your ability to offer up your sufferings to God, since she offered up her sufferings faithfully for many years. You can also pray this novena for someone you know who needs assistance in offering up their sufferings to God.
You can pray the Venerable Marthe Robin Novena for any intention!
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena Prayers
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you were attracted to prayer from the time you were a young child, even though your parents were not practicing their Catholic faith. During your childhood years, you were helpful and cheerful. You grew to become very holy.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and protect all children.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to grow in virtue each day of our lives. Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you contracted typhoid when you were only about a year old. Though you recovered, your health remained fragile for the rest of your life. You later suffered from more health problems, but you persevered in holiness.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may strengthen and bless all who suffer from fragile health.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any sufferings to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may unite any sufferings we endure to the sufferings of Christ.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you became ill and fell into a coma when you were a teenager. Your sickness caused severe eye problems and sensitivity to light for a time. Though you had to spend a long time alone in a dark bedroom, you persevered in faithfulness.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bring health and strength to all who suffer from problems with their eyes.
Pray for us, that we may grow closer to God at every opportunity God gives us. Pray that we may offer to God any sufferings we endure.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you suffered greatly from an illness that left you partially paralyzed when you were a teenager. Though you later became fully paralyzed, you did not allow your sufferings to deter you from serving God faithfully.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all who are paralyzed.
Pray for us, that we may serve God faithfully in the midst of any and all sufferings we endure each day. Pray that we may grow in virtue at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you suffered greatly from fragile health, eye problems, and paralysis. Despite your sufferings, you grew in your faith. You did not wallow in your sufferings but united them to the sufferings of Christ.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may always be able to unite our sufferings to the sufferings of Our Lord.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may grow in our friendship with Jesus each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, during the time you were confined to your bed from paralysis you grew in devotion to the Eucharist. Through a miracle, you eventually came to live on only the Eucharist.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in true devotion to our Eucharistic Lord.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the helps God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may always do all we can to grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, the course of your life was greatly altered by your illness and paralysis. Despite your sufferings, you greatly desired to consecrate yourself to God. You eventually answered God’s call to serve Him as a Third Order Franciscan.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may strive to grow in holiness each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you greatly desired to dedicate yourself to God. Though your paralysis must have interfered with many of your plans and hopes, two Franciscan priests who visited you helped you to discern your vocation to the Third Franciscan Order.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless all members of the Franciscan religious order.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to faithfully answer God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may grow in true friendship with Our Lord each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Venerable Marthe Robin Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us Venerable Marthe Robin as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
Venerable Marthe Robin, you greatly desired to dedicate yourself to God. Though your paralysis must have interfered with many of your plans and hopes, two Franciscan priests who visited you helped you to discern your vocation to the Third Franciscan Order.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless all members of the Franciscan religious order.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to faithfully answer God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may grow in true friendship with Our Lord each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Venerable Marthe Robin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.