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OverviewThe Novena to St. Silas is a profound spiritual journey dedicated to honoring the life and virtues of one of the early Church's steadfast companions. St. Silas, a faithful disciple and co-worker of St. Paul, played a pivotal role in the early Christian missions and exemplified unwavering commitment and courage in spreading the Gospel. This novena invites you to reflect on his exemplary life, seek his intercession, and draw inspiration from his dedication to Christ. Purpose of the Novena The primary aims of this novena are to: Honor St. Silas's Faithfulness: Reflect on the life and mission of St. Silas, celebrating his role as a devoted disciple and co-missionary with St. Paul. His steadfast faith and courageous spirit are models of Christian commitment and perseverance. Seek Guidance and Courage: Request St. Silas's intercession for guidance in your own faith journey, especially when facing challenges or uncertainties. His example encourages believers to remain steadfast and courageous in their spiritual endeavors. Embrace the Spirit of Evangelization: Draw inspiration from St. Silas's dedication to spreading the Gospel. This novena encourages you to actively live out your faith and share the message of Christ with others. Strengthen Personal and Communal Faith: Use the novena as an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and strengthen your faith community through prayer and reflection on the virtues of St. Silas. How to Use This Guide Each day of this novena is designed to guide you through a structured and reflective spiritual practice: Intention: Begin each day by setting a specific intention related to the theme of the day. This intention helps direct your prayers and reflections, focusing them on areas where you seek St. Silas's intercession and support. Prayer: Use the provided prayer to seek St. Silas's intercession. These prayers are crafted to align your heart with the daily intention, asking for his guidance and blessings. Reflection: Engage with the daily reflection to gain insights into the life and mission of St. Silas. These reflections offer deeper understanding and inspiration, encouraging you to follow his example of faith and courage. Scripture Reading: Meditate on the accompanying Scripture passage. The readings are selected to complement the daily theme and provide spiritual insight and encouragement. Daily Themes Day 1: Embracing Faithfulness and Courage Day 2: Seeking Guidance in Challenges Day 3: Reflecting on the Spirit of Evangelization Day 4: Strengthening Personal Commitment Day 5: Interceding for the Faithful Day 6: Inspiring Boldness in Sharing the Gospel Day 7: Finding Peace in Perseverance Day 8: Renewing Commitment to Christian Living Day 9: Celebrating the Legacy of St. Silas Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fr REV David LittelPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.045kg ISBN: 9798334468795Pages: 36 Publication Date: 29 July 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |