Novenas
Nine days of focused prayer and devotion. Novenas are a treasured Catholic tradition of sustained prayer, following the example of the Apostles who prayed for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost.
Nine Days ofPrayer
A novena is a nine-day period of prayer, either private or public, to obtain special graces or to prepare for a feast. The word comes from the Latin novem, meaning nine. This form of prayer has its origins in the nine days the Apostles and Mary spent in prayer between the Ascension of Our Lord and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Novenas may be prayed for many intentions: to seek a particular grace, to honour a saint, to prepare for a feast day, or simply to grow closer to God through sustained prayer. The commitment to pray for nine consecutive days teaches us perseverance and deepens our trust in God's providence.
Whether you are facing a difficult decision, preparing for a special occasion, or simply wishing to deepen your prayer life, we invite you to explore our collection of novenas and discover the grace that comes from this ancient practice.
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Our Collection of Novenas
Browse our collection of novenas below. Each novena includes the complete prayers for all nine days, along with guidance on how to pray the novena and its history.
We encourage you to begin a novena today. Choose one that speaks to your current needs or spiritual journey, and commit to nine days of faithful prayer.
“They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus.”
Acts 1:14
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