Novena for Forgiveness

Program Format: Prayer Exercise

Habit of Prayer: Novena

Liturgical Season: All Seasons

Program Category: Individual, Couple, or Family Resource

Exercise Length: 9 Days

This Novena, prayed for nine consecutive days to ask God to help us to forgive each other and ask for forgiveness from one another in the same way that He forgave us. Each of the nine days is comprised of five steps: open with the sign of the Cross, ask for the presence of the Holy Spirit, a vocal act of contrition, a daily meditation, and close with the sign of the cross. This Novena can be completed as individuals, couples, or as a family at any point throughout the year.