Novena to Saint Catherine of Siena
Apr. 20th to Apr. 28th
The novena to Saint Catherine of Siena is a powerful 9-day prayer for guidance, strength, and divine intercession. As a Doctor of the Church and a mystic, Saint Catherine is a beloved figure among Catholics seeking spiritual help.
Who Was Saint Catherine of Siena?
Born in 1347 in Siena, Italy, Saint Catherine was a Dominican tertiary, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. She played a significant role in Church reform and is remembered for her extraordinary holiness and writings. Her deep love for God inspired countless souls to follow Christ more faithfully.
When to Pray This Novena
The novena to Saint Catherine is traditionally prayed over nine days, starting on April 20 and ending on her feast day, April 29. However, you can pray it at any time when seeking her intercession.
How to Pray the Novena
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Read the daily novena prayer (see below).
- Add your personal intention.
- Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.
Novena Prayer to Saint Catherine of Siena
Heavenly Father,
your glory is in your saints.
We praise your glory in the life of the
admirable St. Catherine of Siena,
virgin and doctor of the Church.
Her whole life was a noble sacrifice
inspired by an ardent love of Jesus,
your unblemished Lamb.
In troubled times she strenuously
upheld the rights of His beloved spouse,
the Church.
Father,
honor her merits and hear her prayers
for each of us,
and for our whole parish
family dedicated to her.
Help us to pass unscathed through the
corruption of this world,
and to remain unshakably faithful
to the church in word,
deed,
and example.
Help us always to see in the
Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life,
and a beacon of light to the harbor of your Love,
in this dark night of your times and men’s souls.
Grant also to each of us our special petition…
(State your need here…)
We ask this through Jesus,
your Son,
in the bond of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Catherine of Siena,
Pray for us.
Learn more about Saint Catherine of Siena at Catholic.org.