Miraculous Medal Novena
Catholic novena
Miraculous Medal Novena
Pray this nine-day Catholic novena with this devotion for Mary’s intercession, conversion, healing graces.
About the Miraculous Medal Novena
The Miraculous Medal Novena honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the devotion entrusted to St. Catherine Labouré. Catholics pray it for conversion, protection, healing graces, and confidence in Mary’s maternal care.
When to pray this novena
This novena may be prayed at any time, especially for Mary’s intercession, conversion, healing graces. 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
- Mary’s intercession
- Conversion
- Healing graces
How to pray the Miraculous Medal 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 Lord, I begin this novena with faith in Your mercy and confidence in Your providence. Teach me to pray with humility, perseverance, and love. Receive my intention, purify my heart, and draw me more deeply into the life of grace.
Day 1: Faith in suffering
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for faith in suffering, especially in matters of Mary’s intercession. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 2: Healing of body and soul
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for healing of body and soul, especially in matters of conversion. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 3: Peace for families
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for peace for families, especially in matters of healing graces. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 4: Strength for caregivers
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for strength for caregivers, especially in matters of Mary’s intercession. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 5: Patience
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for patience, especially in matters of conversion. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 6: Trust in God’s will
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for trust in god’s will, especially in matters of healing graces. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 7: Hope
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for hope, especially in matters of Mary’s intercession. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 8: Compassion
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for compassion, especially in matters of conversion. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Day 9: Thanksgiving
Lord, on this day of the novena I ask for thanksgiving, especially in matters of healing graces. Help me receive Your grace with humility and respond with faith. May this prayer deepen conversion, strengthen charity, and lead me closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, receive this novena and every intention entrusted to You. Increase my faith, hope, and charity. Teach me to accept Your will, to persevere in prayer, and to live each day more faithfully in Your grace. Amen.
Submit a prayer request
If you are praying this novena for a personal intention, you may also submit a private prayer request.
Frequently asked questions
How many days is the Miraculous Medal 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 Mary’s intercession, conversion, healing graces, 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.