Nine Days of Prayer
Novenas
A novena is nine days of persevering prayer, after the example of the Apostles who prayed nine days in the Upper Room before Pentecost. Each novena opens on its own page.
Choose a novena
Each shows its traditional dates, so you know when to begin.
9 Days for Life Novena
January 19–27
Nine days of prayer and penance for the protection of every human life, from conception to natural death.
Novena to Saint Joseph
Traditionally March 10–18, ending on the eve of his feast, March 19
Nine days asking the foster father of Jesus — terror of demons and patron of the Universal Church — for his powerful protection.
The Divine Mercy Novena
Traditionally Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday
The novena Jesus Himself gave to St. Faustina — each day a different group of souls is brought into His merciful Heart.
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Traditionally the nine days prior to Pentecost
The original novena — nine days asking for the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, as the Apostles prayed before Pentecost.
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Traditionally the nine days prior to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Nine days resting in the Heart of Jesus — the novena St. Margaret Mary asked us to pray, with the prayer she said was never refused.
Novena to Saint Monica
Traditionally August 18–26, ending the day before her feast, August 27
Nine days with the mother who prayed seventeen years for her son's conversion — for straying children and loved ones far from God.
Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Traditionally prayed September 7–15, ending on her feast
Nine days at the foot of the Cross with the Sorrowful Mother, who stood faithful when all others fled.
Novena to Saint Thérèse — The Little Flower
Traditionally September 22–30, ending on the eve of her feast, October 1
Nine days on the Little Way with St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who promised to let fall a shower of roses from Heaven.
Novena to Saint Jude
Prayed anytime of year, especially October 19–27, ending on the eve of his feast, October 28
For desperate situations and desperate cases — nine days with the apostle of the impossible.
Novena to the Immaculate Conception
Traditionally November 29–December 7
Nine days honoring Mary, conceived without sin, in preparation for her great feast on December 8.
Novena to Christ the King
Traditionally the nine days prior to the Solemnity of Christ the King
Nine days proclaiming the kingship of Christ over every heart, family, and nation, before His great solemnity.