Are you or a loved one facing the fear, pain, or uncertainty of cancer? You’re not alone. Saint Peregrine, who once carried this same suffering in his own body, is known throughout the world as the patron saint of cancer patients and a powerful intercessor in times of illness. Come to this prayer with faith, and let Saint Peregrine bring comfort, strength, and healing to your heart.
Who Is Saint Peregrine?
Saint Peregrine Laziosi was an Italian Servite priest who suffered from a severe cancerous wound on his leg. The night before his amputation, he prayed before a crucifix and miraculously awoke completely healed. Because of this extraordinary healing, he is invoked as the patron saint of cancer patients, chronic illness, and serious diseases.
Why This Prayer Is Powerful for Cancer Patients
Facing cancer often brings fear, exhaustion, and a sense of helplessness—not only for patients, but also for their families. This prayer to Saint Peregrine is powerful because it speaks directly to that moment of vulnerability, inviting God’s mercy into a situation that feels beyond human control.
Saint Peregrine’s own life reflects the reality many cancer patients face today. He endured intense physical pain, emotional anguish, and the threat of amputation. When medicine could offer no solution, he turned completely to prayer and trust in God. His healing reminds us that faith does not replace medical care, but surrounds it with hope, peace, and spiritual strength.
Many people turn to this prayer during chemotherapy, radiation treatments, surgeries, or long periods of waiting for medical results. Through Saint Peregrine’s intercession, they ask not only for physical healing, but also for courage, patience, and inner peace—gifts that are just as vital during illness.
Even when healing does not come in the way we expect, this prayer helps place suffering in God’s hands, bringing comfort and reassurance that no one walks this journey alone.
How to Pray This Prayer (Daily or as a Novena)
This prayer may be prayed at any time, but many people find comfort in making it part of a daily routine, especially during periods of serious illness or treatment.
You may pray it:
- Once, whenever fear or pain feels overwhelming
- Daily, asking for strength and peace each day
- As a nine-day novena, entrusting your intention to Saint Peregrine over time
If you choose to pray it daily or as a novena, try to set aside a quiet moment each day. You may light a candle, hold a crucifix or medal of Saint Peregrine, and begin by offering your intention—whether for yourself, a loved one, or a caregiver.
Some people also find it helpful to keep a journal during this time, writing down prayers, fears, or moments of gratitude. Prayer is not about saying the perfect words, but about opening your heart to God and trusting in His presence, even in uncertainty.
Miraculous Prayer to Saint Peregrine
O great Saint Peregrine, you have been called “The Mighty” and “The Wonder Worker“, because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.
For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more.
You were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.
(Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying)
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.
Amen.
When Should You Pray This Prayer?
You can pray this prayer when you or someone you love is facing:
- A recent cancer diagnosis
- Ongoing treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery)
- Fear, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion
- Terminal illness
- Pain or inflammation
- Uncertainty about medical results
- Support for caregivers, nurses, or doctors
You may pray it once, or as a daily devotion.
Pray the full Saint Peregrine Novena (9 days)
Prayer for Caregivers and Doctors
Heavenly Father, we also lift up the caregivers, nurses, and doctors who dedicate their lives to treating the sick. Grant them strength, wisdom, and compassion as they care for those in need. May they be instruments of Your healing grace.
Amen.
A Short Real Miracle
One of the most well-known modern healings through Saint Peregrine’s intercession involved a young girl diagnosed with aggressive sarcoma. Her family prayed this same prayer every night, entrusting her treatment to God. Months later, doctors confirmed that the tumor had disappeared against all medical expectations. Stories like hers continue to inspire thousands facing illness with faith and hope.
Faith and Hope in Suffering
Illness can shake the foundation of our lives, leaving us feeling helpless and afraid. But the story of Saint Peregrine reminds us that even in the darkest moments, we are not alone. His faith in the face of suffering and his miraculous healing point to a truth many have experienced: God is close to the brokenhearted.
Whether healing comes in body or spirit, prayer connects us with divine mercy and peace. Through Saint Peregrine’s intercession, we are invited to place our fears in God’s hands and trust in His perfect timing and love.
“With God, all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26
Related Prayers
If this prayer brought you peace or comfort, here are more ways to strengthen your devotion to Saint Peregrine and support your loved ones through prayer:
- 📿 Novena to Saint Peregrine
- 🙏 Prayer for Caregivers and Doctors
- 🕊️ More Catholic Prayers
- Padre Pio Healing
- Novena to the Miraculous Medal
Help Spread Hope
If this prayer to Saint Peregrine brought you peace, comfort, or healing, consider sharing it with someone who may need it today.
📲 Share on social media
💌 Send it to a loved one
🕯️ Light a virtual candle in his honor
You never know how a simple act of faith can change someone’s day—or their life. Together, we can bring hope to those facing illness, one prayer at a time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most powerful prayer is the Miraculous Prayer to Saint Peregrine, asking for healing, comfort, and strength during illness.
Because he miraculously healed from a cancerous wound, and has interceded for countless people suffering from cancer and chronic illnesses.
Yes. Many people use this prayer as a daily devotion for strength, peace, and hope.
