Novena to Saint Augustine for Conversion and Spiritual Renewal
Feast Day: August 28 — Doctor of the Church, Patron Saint of Theologians, Printers, and Those Seeking Conversion
Who Was Saint Augustine?
Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430) was one of the most influential figures in the Catholic Church. Born in Tagaste, North Africa, he was gifted with intelligence but spent many years far from God, seeking meaning in worldly pleasures and philosophies. His mother, Saint Monica, prayed and wept for his conversion for decades.
At the age of 31, touched by the Gospel and inspired by the example of faithful Christians, Augustine surrendered his life to Christ. He became Bishop of Hippo, a brilliant theologian, and one of the Doctors of the Church. His works, including Confessions and The City of God, continue to shape Christian thought today. His journey reminds us that no heart is too far from God’s mercy.
How to Pray This Novena
Begin 9 days before his feast day (August 28), or any time you seek:
- Conversion of heart for yourself or someone else
- Wisdom in discerning God’s will
- Perseverance in prayer
Daily Novena Prayer to Saint Augustine
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O holy Saint Augustine,
You searched for truth with a restless heart until you found your rest in God.
Through your example and intercession, help me turn away from sin and grow in faith, humility, and love for Christ.I pray especially for the conversion of [name(s)], that they may open their hearts to the mercy of God and embrace the fullness of the truth.
Teach me to persevere in prayer, to love God above all things, and to live according to His will.
Saint Augustine, pray for us. Amen.
Closing Prayer for Each Day
Renew in Your Church, O Lord, the spirit You gave to Saint Augustine, so that, filled with the same spirit, we may thirst for You, the only source of true wisdom, and seek You above all things.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Intercessory Intentions
This novena is especially powerful when prayed for:
- The conversion of friends or family members
- Greater understanding of the Catholic faith
- Strength to persevere in difficult spiritual battles
📅 When to Pray: Start on August 20 to finish on his feast day (August 28), or any time you are praying for conversion.