A 9-Day Prayer of Trust and Release
The Surrender Novena by Don Dolindo Ruotolo
The Surrender Novena is a 9-day prayer of trust and release attributed to the Servant of God, Father Dolindo Ruotolo — a humble Neapolitan priest known for his deep spiritual life, profound suffering, and unwavering trust in God.
A contemporary and friend of St. Padre Pio, Father Dolindo lived through poverty, illness, and years of physical paralysis, yet continued to guide souls toward peace through complete surrender to Jesus. Padre Pio once said of him: “No word can be lost from what came under the Padre Dolindo pen.”
The novena’s words are simple, yet deeply transformative:
“Jesus, I surrender myself to You,
take care of everything.”
This prayer is an invitation to release fear, let go of control, and rest more fully in God’s care — one day at a time.