Novena Prayer to Saint Bernadette
Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the humble shepherdess of Lourdes, was chosen by God to witness the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Grotto of Massabielle. Her life of simplicity, suffering, and unwavering faith has made her a powerful intercessor for the sick and the afflicted.
This novena prayer is traditionally recited for nine consecutive days, asking for the intercession of Saint Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes, especially for healing, strength, and trust in God’s will.
Saint Bernadette is honored on two traditional dates.
While the Roman calendar celebrates her feast on April 16, many faithful also commemorate her on February 18, the day Our Lady promised her happiness in Heaven.
For this reason, this novena prayer is commonly prayed in both February and April, especially in connection with Our Lady of Lourdes.
Why Pray the Novena Prayer to Saint Bernadette?
Many of the faithful turn to Saint Bernadette in times of illness, suffering, and spiritual trial. Her life was marked by physical weakness and great humility, united to a profound trust in God and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This novena prayer is prayed to seek healing of body and soul, perseverance in suffering, and deeper confidence in God’s grace through the intercession of Saint Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes.
How to Pray This Novena Prayer
This novena prayer is recited once a day for nine consecutive days. It may be prayed privately or with others, especially for the sick, the suffering, and those in need of spiritual or physical healing.
It is customary to pray the indicated Our Fathers, Hail Marys, and Glory Be prayers as part of this novena.
Novena Prayer to Saint Bernadette
Recite for 9 Consecutive Days
O dear little St. Bernadette,
humble little shepherdess,
who wonderingly beheld the
Lovely Lady of the Grotto,
pray for us to our Lady of Lourdes
that she may heal us of our ills.
St. Bernadette,
pray for the sick and the afflicted.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
pray for us!
Five Our Father’s, Hail Mary’s and Glory be to the Father’s
