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From the website of Mr. Whatley: A New Drawing and Tribute to Saint Martha
Catholic artist Stephen B. Whatley often feels what he calls a 'Divine
Push' to honour Christ and His Holy Mother and the Saints. His
drawing was created on the Feast Day of Saint Martha on July 29th.
This special Novena To Saint Martha should be recited for nine Tuesdays: It's said that this miraculous Saint grants anything before the Tuesdays are ended, no matter how difficult.
"St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house.
I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be. Amen.
Light a candle every Tuesday and recite the above prayer, and make it known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha.
Charcoal on paper
24 x17in/59 x 42cm
www.stephenbwhatley.com
St. Martha I thank you for allowing me to petition before you I have complete faith that most glorious one that you will make haste to intercede before the throne of God to answer my plea and I will be forever grateful to you and share your name “St. Martha” as the Great Motherly Saint for those in despair.
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