Novena

Pronunciation: /noʊˈviːnə/

Definitions of novena

noun A form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days.

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to pray a novena for my friend who is sick.

A2 During the novena, we gather together to pray for a specific intention.

B1 She completed a novena to ask for guidance in making an important decision.

B2 The novena was a tradition passed down through generations in her family.

C1 The novena was a deeply spiritual experience that brought her closer to her faith.

C2 After completing the novena, she felt a sense of peace and clarity in her life.

Examples of novena in a Sentence

formal The novena is a traditional Catholic devotion consisting of prayer for nine consecutive days.

informal My grandmother is always saying novenas for good luck.

slang I heard if you do a novena, your wish will come true.

figurative The novena of deadlines approaching is causing a lot of stress in the office.

Grammatical Forms of novena

• past tense: novenized
• plural: novenas
• comparative: more novena
• superlative: most novena
• present tense: novena
• future tense: will novena
• perfect tense: have novenaed
• continuous tense: am novenaing
• singular: novena
• positive degree: novena
• infinitive: to novena
• gerund: novenaing
• participle: novenizing

Origin and Evolution of novena

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'novena' originates from the Latin word 'novem', meaning 'nine'. It is derived from the practice of praying for nine consecutive days.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to a period of nine days of prayer or devotion, the term 'novena' has evolved to also encompass any nine-day period of focused activity or reflection.