About The Novena to John The Baptist
John the Baptist was the prophet God chose to be the immediate predecessor to Jesus Christ. According to scriptures John first met Jesus in utero when Mary visited Elizabeth and baby John leapt for joy at the sound of Mary’s voice.
Saint John the Baptist is the patron Saint of many different subjects, including builders, tailors, printers, baptism, conversion to faith, people dealing with storms and their effects, and people who need healing from spasms or seizures.
Learn more about how to Follow John The Baptist’s Lead to Jesus Christ or Memorializing the Passion of Saint John the Baptist.
How to Pray The Novena to John The Baptist
The word novena is derived from the Latin term novem, meaning nine. Novena is a nine day period of prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or make special petitions. Here you’ll find Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Novenas But Were Afraid to Ask
Pray the Novena to John the Baptist anytime, but it’s especially appropriate in the 9 days leading up to the Solemnity of The Nativity of Saint John The Baptist on June 24th or the Passion of Saint John The Baptist on August 29th.
Use these links to quickly get to a specific day:
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Novena to John The Baptist
Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Our Father
Hail Mary
The Glory Be
Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy St. John, from all eternity you were chosen to prepare the way for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We implore your intercession for
(Mention your request here)
For all of our members in their work and for all those we serve. Pray for us that we may receive the courage and strength to persevere in announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost, to heal the broken hearted and to bind up their wounds. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit with good words of counsel for those in need. May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the way for the healing power of Jesus to heal and transform those entrusted to our care. We ask all of this through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.