The All Saints Novena begins on October 23 and concludes on November 1, the Feast of All Saints.
This novena honors all the saints in heaven, both known and unknown, and invites their powerful intercession for our intentions, families, and the entire Church.
Praying this novena helps us prepare spiritually for the great solemnity of All Saints by reflecting on their lives of holiness and asking for the grace to follow their example.
The Feast of All Saints, celebrated on November 1, is one of the most beautiful solemnities of the Catholic year.
It reminds us that countless souls have reached heaven — not only the canonized saints we know by name, but also ordinary men and women who lived faithfully in Christ.
The feast invites us to rejoice with them and to remember that we, too, are called to holiness.
“Let us rejoice and be glad in the Lord, for He has crowned His saints with glory and placed them forever in His kingdom.”
How to Pray the All Saints Novena
To pray the All Saints Novena, begin on October 23 and continue for nine consecutive days until October 31, the eve of the feast. You can pray it:
- Alone or with your family
- At church or at home
- In the morning or evening
Each day, take a few minutes to:
- Read the daily prayer of the novena.
- Reflect on the lives of the saints and how their virtues inspire you.
- Offer your petitions and thank God for the gift of holiness.
- End with the Sign of the Cross or a Marian prayer such as the Hail Mary.
Optional: Light a candle or write your petitions in a prayer journal during these nine days.
The Prayer
Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church, be my mother and guide me to a life of holiness that I may one day join you and your Son in Heaven for all eternity. Intercede on my behalf that I may be a student of your humility and purity. I ask that you place before your Son my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us.
Mary, Most Holy, pray for us.
Mary, Most Pure, pray for us.
Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us.
Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.
Mary, Queen of Angels and Saints, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy angels, who have been steadfast servants of God since before the world was formed, watch over us and guide us in our everyday lives that we may grow in holiness. Intercede on my behalf that I may grow in fortitude to always choose to follow God as you have. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Michael, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, pray for us.
St. Raphael, pray for us.
Guardian angels, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy Apostles, those who were first called by Jesus to be His followers, you demonstrate what it means to be a true disciple of Christ. Intercede on my behalf that I may be more disposed to the Spirit you received at Pentecost, so that I may be eager to grow as a disciple of Christ. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Peter, pray for us.
St. Andrew, pray for us.
St. James, pray for us.
St. John, pray for us.
St. Philip, pray for us.
St. Jude Thaddaeus, pray for us.
St. Bartholomew, pray for us.
St. Thomas, pray for us.
St. James, pray for us.
St. Matthew, pray for us.
St. Simon, pray for us.
St. Matthias, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy martyrs, who died for your faith as loyal servants of God, thank you for your courage and sacrifice, which helped to enable the Gospel to reach me. Intercede on my behalf that I may grow in courage and faith, that I may be steadfast in my devotion to God even in the face of death. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Paul, pray for us.
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, pray for us.
St. Polycarp, pray for us.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti, pray for us.
Holy Innocents, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy mystics, whose lives were spent in union with God through contemplative prayer and devotion, be my model of holiness through prayer. Intercede on my behalf that I may grow in perseverance in contemplative prayer. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us.
St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.
St. John of the Cross, pray for us.
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.
St. Faustina, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy Doctors of the Church, who composed writings that enriched and clarified Church teaching, you used your gifts of knowledge, wisdom, and articulation to preserve the Truth of the Church throughout history. Intercede on my behalf that I may use the gifts that God has given me to bring everyone I encounter closer to Christ. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Ambrose, pray for us.
St. Augustine, pray for us.
St. Gregory the Great, pray for us.
St. Jerome, pray for us.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy simple servants of God, who radiate holiness through your genuine humility, you embraced your identity as God’s instruments. Intercede on my behalf that I may be emptied and purified so as to be a vessel consecrated for God’s work. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Bernadette, pray for us.
St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.
St. Joseph Cupertino, pray for us.
St. Juan Diego, pray for us.
Sts. Francisco and Jacinta de Jesus Marto, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy priests, monks, and nuns, who dedicated your lives to the service of God and His Church through religious vows, you were God’s hands and feet on Earth. Intercede on my behalf that I may have a greater devotion and desire to frequent the Sacraments. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Benedict, pray for us.
St. Dominic, pray for us.
St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us.
St. Clare of Assisi, pray for us.
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O holy saints who were married during your earthly life, whose marriage on Earth prefigured the wedding feast in Heaven, you knew how to grow in holiness through the joys and sorrows of married and family life. Intercede on my behalf that I may recognize the extraordinary in the ordinary course of family life. I ask that you place before God my petitions.
(State your intentions here)
St. Mary and St. Joseph, parents of Jesus, pray for us.
St. Anne and St. Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us.
St. Elizabeth and St. Zechariah, parents of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
St. Zelie Guerin Martin and St. Louis Martin, parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.
St. Nonna and St. Gregory the Elder, parents of St. Gorgonia, St. Caesarius, and St. Gregory of Nazianzus, pray for us.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Spiritual Benefits of the All Saints Novena
Praying this novena helps us:
- Grow in faith, hope, and love
- Strengthen our relationship with God
- Ask for the intercession of all the saints
- Prepare our hearts for the Feast of All Saints
- Find peace and encouragement in our daily struggles
Many faithful who pray this novena report a renewed sense of joy, clarity, and purpose as they walk the path of holiness inspired by the saints.
🌹 Share This Novena
If this novena brings peace and strength to your soul, consider sharing it with others so they can also prepare for the Feast of All Saints.
You can pray it as a family, with your parish, or online with your community of faith.
“The saints are not far from us. They are our companions on the journey to heaven.”