Catholic novena
Novena to the Magi
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Traditional Epiphany novena
Fisheaters devotional novena index, Novena to the Magi in anticipation of the Epiphany. Cited witness: https://www.fisheaters.com/novenas.html#magi. Review, 21 October 2026: Day8inherits the cited witness obvious typos Herd and be another road. Correct proper name Herod and preposition by, with correction recorded. All nine source invocations and daily Glory Be otherwise retained. Exact pre-1962 English wording has not been verified in a printed edition. Editorial presentation: the daily conclusion explicitly refers to the single Glory Be printed above. This clarifies the recitation count and is not a quotation from the source or a second Glory Be.
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- A traditional novena in anticipation of the Epiphany, following the Magi from expectation to adoration and faithful return.
- Often prayed for
- Faith, divine guidance, perseverance in the spiritual journey, reverence before Christ, and fidelity to baptismal grace.
- Suggested start
- December 28, 2026. You may also begin this novena at any time.
- Length
- 9 days
- Feast
- Epiphany
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About This Novena
This Epiphany novena reflects on the Magi as the first Gentiles called to Christ: men who watched, responded, traveled, adored, and returned changed. Their path makes a beautiful devotional pattern for souls who want to follow divine light faithfully until they come to Christ and remain with Him.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for Epiphany devotion, seeking Christ, pilgrimage, and wise discernment.
Usual timing
December 28 through January 5
Private intention
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December 28: Expectation
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O holy Magi! You were living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth of the true Sun of justice; obtain for us an increase of faith and charity, and the grace to live in continual hope of beholding one day the light of heavenly glory and eternal joy.
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After Each Day
Main novena prayer
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Daily Conclusion
Repeated prayer cue
Pray the Glory Be printed above once each day.
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Day checklist
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About this devotion
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A traditional novena in anticipation of the Epiphany, following the Magi from expectation to adoration and faithful return.
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About this novena
Description
This Epiphany novena reflects on the Magi as the first Gentiles called to Christ: men who watched, responded, traveled, adored, and returned changed. Their path makes a beautiful devotional pattern for souls who want to follow divine light faithfully until they come to Christ and remain with Him.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
Epiphany devotion, seeking Christ, pilgrimage, wise discernment
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for Epiphany devotion, seeking Christ, pilgrimage, and wise discernment.
Usual timing
December 28 through January 5
Adoration of the Kings, Pietro Perugino