St. Bernadette Novena
Catholic novena
St. Bernadette Novena
Pray this nine-day Catholic novena through the intercession of St. Bernadette for the sick, humility, Marian trust.
About the St. Bernadette Novena
St. Bernadette Soubirous was the young visionary of Lourdes, where Our Lady appeared to her in 1858. Humble and steadfast, she later entered religious life and bore illness with patience. This novena asks for healing, humility, and confidence in Mary’s maternal care.
When to pray this novena
This novena may be prayed at any time, especially for the sick, humility, Marian trust. Many Catholics begin a novena nine days before a feast day, during a period of discernment, or when a particular need calls for patient, persevering prayer.
Common intentions
- The sick
- Humility
- Marian trust
How to pray the St. Bernadette Novena
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Pray the opening prayer and the daily prayer for the appropriate day.
- Name your intention simply before God.
- Conclude with the closing prayer, an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be.
- Repeat for nine days, trusting God’s will and timing.
Opening Prayer
O God, source of every grace, I come before You with trust and humility. Through the intercession of St. Bernadette, help me pray this novena with faith, repentance, patience, and love. Receive the intention I carry, purify it according to Your holy will, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ.
Day 1: Faith in suffering
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me faith in suffering, especially in matters of the sick. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 2: Healing of body and soul
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me healing of body and soul, especially in matters of humility. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 3: Peace for families
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me peace for families, especially in matters of Marian trust. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 4: Strength for caregivers
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me strength for caregivers, especially in matters of the sick. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 5: Patience
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me patience, especially in matters of humility. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 6: Trust in God’s will
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me trust in god’s will, especially in matters of Marian trust. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 7: Hope
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me hope, especially in matters of the sick. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 8: Compassion
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me compassion, especially in matters of humility. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Day 9: Thanksgiving
St. Bernadette, join your prayers to mine on this day of the novena. Ask the Lord to give me thanksgiving, especially in matters of Marian trust. Help me respond to grace with humility, courage, and charity, and lead me closer to Jesus Christ in the sacraments, prayer, and daily fidelity.
Closing Prayer
St. Bernadette, pray for me before God. Ask the Lord to strengthen my faith, guide my choices, protect me from sin, and grant the grace most needed in this intention. May this novena lead me not only to the help I seek, but to deeper love for Christ and His Church. Amen.
Submit a prayer request
If you are praying this novena for a personal intention, you may also submit a private prayer request.
Related saint profile
Learn more about St. Bernadette and the saint’s life, patronage, and devotion.
Frequently asked questions
How many days is the St. Bernadette Novena?
A novena is traditionally prayed for nine days. You may begin on any day, though many Catholics pray a novena during the nine days leading to a feast.
What intentions can I bring to this novena?
This novena is especially suited for the sick, humility, Marian trust, but any honest need may be brought before God with humility and trust.
Does praying a novena guarantee the exact result I ask for?
No. A novena is not magic. It is persevering prayer that entrusts a real need to God while asking for grace, conversion, patience, and help according to His will.