The Novena of Grace is one of the most beloved novenas in the Church. It began in Naples in 1633, when the dying Jesuit Fr. Marcello Mastrilli was cured after St. Francis Xavier appeared to him and promised his help to all who asked it for nine days. Traditionally the novena is made from March 4 to March 12, the anniversary of the saint's canonization, but it can also be prayed before his feast on December 3 or at any time of need. St. Francis Xavier, a companion of St. Ignat

The St. Andrew Christmas Novena is a much-loved Advent devotion. Despite its name, it is not addressed to St. Andrew. It is a meditation on the hour of Christ's birth that begins on the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, November 30, and continues until Christmas. The prayer is traditionally said fifteen times a day, and many families divide the repetitions between morning, noon, and evening. It dates from the late nineteenth century and received an imprimatur in New York in 18

Begin a novena to the Holy Spirit with this traditional invocation for His seven gifts. The Prayer O Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore Thee as my true God, with God the Father and God the Son. I bless and thank Thee for all the benefits Thou hast bestowed upon me. Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and teach me to seek God. Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten my mind. Come, O Spirit of Counsel, and make me docile. Come, O Spirit of Fortitude, and give me strength. Come,

A traditional Sacred Heart novena prayer suitable for nine days of petition. The Prayer O my Jesus, Thou hast said: "Truly I say to you, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you." Behold I knock, I seek, and I ask for the grace of (mention request). O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee, that I may ever do Thy will. O my Jesus, Thou hast said: "Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in My Name, He w

The Thirty Days' Prayer is a classic Marian devotion of petition. Begin with this traditional opening portion. The Prayer Ever glorious and blessed Mary, Queen of Virgins, Mother of Mercy, hope and comfort of dejected and desolate souls: through that sword of sorrow which pierced thy tender heart whilst thine only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, suffered death and ignominy on the Cross; through that filial tenderness and pure love He had for thee, grieving in thy grief, whilst fr