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Conversion and Repentance Novenas

A good path for someone returning to God, fighting sin, seeking contrition, or praying for another’s conversion.

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Jesus Christ

Novena to the Sacred Heart

Nine meditations with their complete Affections and Prayers, from the 1887 English edition of St. Alphonsus Liguori.

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St. John the Baptist

Novena to St. John the Baptist

For repentance, detachment, holy courage, and the conversion of souls.

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St. Monica

St. Monica Novena (General Saint Form)

A complete historical general saint novena, applied to St. Monica in 2026 as the source directions allow. This different complete edition repeats the same prayer each day; it does not claim to restore the former proper readings, litany, or hymn.

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St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux

To St. Thérèse of Lisieux from a 1956 prayer book bearing an imprimatur, with a distinct prayer and spiritual thought for every day.

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The Holy Souls in Purgatory

Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Asking mercy for the departed and deeper conversion for ourselves.

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The Blessed Virgin Mary

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

For rescue in temptation, confidence in Mary, and perseverance in grace.

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Daily prayers for this intention

You can pray these on their own or alongside a novena. They are companions for your intention, not extra prayers required to complete the novena.

Act of Contrition for ConfessionExpress sorrow for sin and a sincere purpose of amendment.Prepare for ConfessionFind prayers, an examination of conscience, and preparation for the sacrament.Night prayersMake room for examination and contrition at the end of the day.