St. Matthew Novena - Day 1
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Matthew as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed from the time he chose to leave his old life behind and follow You.
St. Matthew, you worked with the Roman authorities to collect taxes from the Jews. When Jesus called you to come follow Him, you immediately left behind everything in order to do so.
Please bring my petitions before Christ Whom you chose to follow!
You became one of Jesus’ closest friends and followers. You continued on the path of holy service to God throughout the rest of your life.
Pray for me, that I may always be ready and willing to follow Christ wherever He calls me. Pray that I may seek to serve God wholeheartedly each day of my life.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
St. Matthew, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.