Christ Our Peace

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

God of life and mercy, you called St. Alphonsa within the Syro-Malabar Church and formed her among the Franciscan Clarist sisters. As I begin this novena, receive the intention I carry. Through her intercession, give me courage without glorifying pain, freedom to answer your call, humility to seek care, and faithful love in every circumstance. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pause in silence, and bring to mind the intention you are praying for.

In the app, your own saved intention rests here during the silence. The narration stays the same for everyone.

For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of separation,

St. Alphonsa was formed within India's ancient Syro-Malabar Catholic life, and her witness became a gift for the universal Church. At her canonization, prayers for India also named the need for peace and reconciliation. Christ does not create unity by flattening cultures or traditions. He breaks hostility's walls and teaches distinct neighbors to meet in truth, justice, mutual honor, and shared hope.

Lord Jesus, you are our peace. Through the intercession of St. Alphonsa, bless India and its many peoples, especially communities threatened by hatred or violence. Strengthen the Syro-Malabar Church and every faithful effort toward reconciliation. Remove contempt from my heart, preserve each neighbor's dignity, and make me a patient worker for just peace. Amen.

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, 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 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.

St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, daughter of Kerala and sister in the Syro-Malabar Church, carry my intention before God. Pray for all who live with illness, grief, coercion, trauma, or uncertainty, and for those who care for them. Help me receive grace, choose life, seek wise support, serve with tenderness, and remain hopeful in Christ. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.