Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to Saint Alexius
Prayed for humility, freedom from pride and anxiety, trust in God, and a life hidden in holiness.
St. Alexius is traditionally invoked as patron of humility, anxiety, trust in God, hidden holiness, detachment.
The Image of Saint Alexis, attributed to Georges de La Tour
Pray This Novena
Start with day 1
Begin the novena now, move one day at a time, and come back here whenever you are ready for the next day.
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Day 1 of 9
The same principal prayer is used each day. Choose the day you are on, pray the main prayer below, and mark the day complete when you finish.
Private intention
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Day 1 of 9
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Day 1
Pray the principal prayer below for this day of the novena.
Principal Prayer for Each Day
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
O God, You gladden us by the annual feast of Blessed Alexius, Your Confessor; mercifully grant that we may imitate his example, whose heavenly birthday we celebrate. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Saint Alexius, you who now reside in Heaven, kindly put a good word to Our Heavenly Father for me. Please pray for me and obtain for me the favor that I seek through your powerful intercession.
Pause here for the grace you are asking.
Heavenly Father, free me from needless anxiety and worry. Empty me of pride, awaken true humility in me, and help me to seek Your glory in all that I think or do. Through Jesus Christ, the Exemplar of humility. Amen.
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