تساعية القديس شربل

Day One

Oh, miraculous Saint Sharbel, from whose immaculate body, which overpowers corruption, radiates the scent of heaven, come to my rescue and grant me from God the grace which I am in need of (name the grace). Amen.

Oh Lord, who bestowed on Saint Sharbel the grace of faith, I plead with you to grant me through his intercession that divine grace to live according to your commandments and Gospel. Glory is yours forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Two

Oh, Saint Sharbel, martyr of monastic life, who experienced suffering and whom our Lord Jesus made a bright beacon, I resort to you and ask through your intercession for the grace (name the grace). I confide in you. Amen.

Oh God of complete benevolence, who honored Saint Sharbel by giving him the grace to perform miracles, have mercy on me and grant me what I ask through his intercession. Glory is yours forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Three

Oh, amiable Saint Sharbel, who shines like a bright star in the Church, brighten my way and strengthen my hope. From you I ask for the grace (name the grace). Ask it from Jesus, the Crucified, whom you perpetually worshiped. Amen.

Oh Lord Jesus, who sanctified Saint Sharbel and helped him to carry his cross, give me courage to bear life’s difficulties with patience and submission to your divine will through Saint Sharbel’s intercession. I thank you forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Four

Oh Father Saint Sharbel, the affectionate, I resort to you. My confidence in you fills my heart. Through the power of your intercession with God, I await the grace I ask from you (name the grace). Show me your affection once more. Amen.

Oh God, who granted Saint Sharbel the grace of resemblance to you, grant me the help to grow in Christian virtues and have mercy on me, so that I may praise you forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Five

Oh, Saint Sharbel, loved by God, enlighten me, help me, and teach me how to please God. Hurry to my rescue. Oh affectionate Father, I beg you to ask God for this grace (name the grace). Amen.

Oh God, hear my request through Saint Sharbel’s intercession. Save my poor heart and give me peace. Calm the troubles of my soul. Glory to you forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Six

Oh, Saint Sharbel, powerful intercessor, I ask you to fulfill the grace which I need (name the grace). A single word from you to Jesus is enough for him to forgive me, have mercy on me, and grant my request. Amen.

Oh God, who chose Saint Sharbel to defend us before your divine power, grant me through his intercession this grace, so that I may glorify you with him forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Seven

Oh, Saint Sharbel, loved by everyone and helper of the needy, I have firm hope in your intercession before God. Obtain this grace for me (name the grace). Amen.

Oh God, my many sins hinder your grace from reaching me. Grant me the grace to repent. Answer me through Saint Sharbel’s intercession, restore joy to my sad heart, and grant my request. Glory and thanks be to you forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Eight

Oh, Saint Sharbel, whenever I see you kneeling on the cane mat, fasting, abstaining, and absorbed in calling upon God, my hope and faith deepen. I beg you to help me receive the grace that I ask for (name the grace). Amen.

Oh Jesus, most gentle, who raised your beloved Sharbel to evangelical perfection, I ask you to grant me the grace to spend the rest of my life according to your will. I love you, O God, my Savior. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Day Nine

Oh Father Saint Sharbel, here I am at the end of the Novena. My heart is nourished when I speak to you. I have great hope that I will obtain from Jesus the grace I asked through your intercession. I repent and promise not to return to sin. Obtain my request (name the request). Amen.

Oh Lord, you listened to Saint Sharbel’s prayers and granted him the grace of union with you. Have mercy on me in my distress and save me from the evils I cannot bear. Glory and thanks be to you forever. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Prayer for Graces

O God, who are glorified in your saints and who inspired the monk and hermit Sharbel to follow Jesus heroically in poverty, chastity, and obedience, we beg you for the grace to love and serve you as he did.

O Lord, you have shown the power of his intercession by many miracles and favors. Graciously grant us the favor that we ask, if it be your will. Amen.