Traditional Catholic Novena

Novena of Grace (in honor of St. Francis Xavier)

Living and dying in grace, a special favor, missionary zeal, and confidence through St. Francis Xavier's intercession.

St. Francis Xavier is traditionally invoked as patron of missions, missionaries, state of grace, urgent favors.

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Saint Francis Xavier by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Saint Francis Xavier, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Pray This Novena

Start with day 1

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About This Novena

The Novena of Grace is beloved because it is both bold and well-ordered. It asks confidently for a favor, but it also submits that request to God's glory and the true good of the soul.

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for missions, missionaries, state of grace, and urgent favors.

Usual timing

March 4 through March 12 or any time

Private intention

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Day 1: Adore the Divine Majesty

Begin in worship and gratitude to God.

Opening Prayer

Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.

O most lovable and loving Saint Francis Xavier, in union with thee I adore the Divine Majesty. The remembrance of the favors with which God blessed thee during life and of thy glory after death fills me with joy, and I unite with thee in offering to Him my humble tribute of thanksgiving and of praise.

I implore thee to secure for me through thy powerful intercession the inestimable blessing of living and dying in the state of grace. I also beseech thee to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena.

Pause here for your intention.

But if what I ask is not for the glory of God and the good of my soul, obtain for me what is most conducive to both. Amen.

Often said for

missionsmissionariesstate of graceurgent favors

Traditional Catholic Novena

Novena of Grace (in honor of St. Francis Xavier)

9 daysFeast: March 12 custom observance

Often prayed for living and dying in grace, a special favor, missionary zeal, and confidence through St. Francis Xavier's intercession.

Opening Prayer

Pause here for your intention.

But if what I ask is not for the glory of God and the good of my soul, obtain for me what is most conducive to both. Amen.

Daily themes

Use each daily focus below, then pray the principal prayer above. The same prayer is repeated each day. March 4 through March 12 or any time

Day 1: Adore the Divine Majesty
Begin in worship and gratitude to God.
Day 2: Joy in the Saint's Glory
Thank God for the holiness and glory of St. Francis Xavier.
Day 3: Tribute of Thanksgiving
Offer praise rather than coming only with requests.
Day 4: Powerful Intercession
Ask confidently for St. Francis Xavier's help.
Day 5: Live in the State of Grace
Beg for the grace to remain in friendship with God.
Day 6: Die in the State of Grace
Pray for final perseverance and a holy death.
Day 7: Present Favor
Place your particular request before God through the saint.
Day 8: Glory of God and Good of My Soul
Ask that your will be corrected where needed.
Day 9: What Is Most Conducive
End by asking for whatever most helps your salvation.