Day 9: Missionary patronage today

Day 9 closes the novena with Patrick's missionary patronage in our own age.

The Irish diaspora

The Irish Catholic diaspora has carried Patrick's witness throughout the world: to North America, to Australia, to Africa, to every continent. The Catholic missionary movement traces in part to his witness.

Prayer

Saint Patrick, intercede today for the Catholic Church's missions. Strengthen those who carry the faith to distant lands. Wherever I am, make me a small witness too. Amen.

Conclude with one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be. The novena is now complete.