Your Father Knows

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

Provident Father, you called St. Cajetan to seek your Kingdom, renew the Church, and serve people burdened by sickness and poverty. As I begin this novena, receive my needs and free me from anxious self-reliance. Through his intercession, give me courage to work faithfully, wisdom to accept help, and generosity to share what I have. 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.

Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or, 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Jesus does not shame us for needing food, clothing, or security. He assures us that the Father already knows. Cajetan's trust in Providence was active: he prayed, organized communities, served, and invited others to share. Anxiety narrows the world to what we can control; trust opens us to the next faithful step and to help carried through other people.

Heavenly Father, you know what I need before I find words for it. Through the prayers of St. Cajetan, loosen anxiety's grip and help me act with clear judgment. Open my eyes to honest opportunities, trustworthy companions, and the support already near me, while I place what I cannot control into your hands. 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. Cajetan, priest and servant of Providence, you sought renewal through holiness and met Christ among people who were poor, sick, or overlooked. Carry my intention before God. Pray that I may trust without becoming passive, work without making success an idol, and receive support without shame. Help me seek God's Kingdom first and become an instrument of his practical care for others. Amen.

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