North American Martyrs Novena
A powerful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of the North American Martyrs. This traditional novena helps us grow closer to these holy martyrs and experience their powerful intercession.
About the North American Martyrs Novena
The North American Martyrs Novena is a traditional nine-day prayer that helps us grow closer to these holy martyrs and experience their powerful intercession. The North American Martyrs were eight Jesuit missionaries who gave their lives for the Faith while working among the Native American peoples in the 17th century.
These holy martyrs - St. Isaac Jogues, St. Jean de Brébeuf, St. Gabriel Lalemant, St. Antoine Daniel, St. Charles Garnier, St. Noël Chabanel, St. René Goupil, and St. Jean de Lalande - showed extraordinary courage and devotion in their missionary work.
This novena helps us to imitate their virtues and to seek their powerful intercession in our own spiritual journey, especially when we face difficulties or persecution for our Faith.
Daily Prayers
Jesuit Vocation
Pray for the grace to imitate the love of God shown by the North American Martyrs in choosing to serve as Jesuits.
Missionary Zeal
Pray for the devotion to God shown by the North American Martyrs in their tireless missionary work.
Divine Will
Pray for the openness to God's will shown by the North American Martyrs in answering His call.
Perseverance
Pray for the virtue of perseverance shown by the North American Martyrs despite great dangers.
Evangelization
Pray for the love of God shown by the North American Martyrs in bringing souls to the Faith.
Faith Under Persecution
Pray for the virtue of faith shown by the North American Martyrs despite great persecution.
Ministry to the Dying
Pray for the love of God shown by the North American Martyrs in ministering to the dying.
Courageous Faith
Pray for the courage shown by the North American Martyrs in holding fast to their Faith.
Martyrdom
Pray for the devotion to God shown by the North American Martyrs in giving their lives for the Church.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in the Martyrs
Trust completely in the intercession of the North American Martyrs. Turn to them with confidence in every need, especially in times of persecution.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. The martyrs will not fail to help those who turn to them with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to the martyrs. They want to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank the martyrs for their help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in the intercession of the North American Martyrs and their ability to help us. Trust that they will bring our prayers to God.
Hope
Hope in the powerful intercession of the martyrs and their care for us. They are always ready to assist us in our needs.
Love
Love the martyrs and imitate their love for God and neighbor. Show our love through devotion and prayer.
What is the North American Martyrs Devotion?
The North American Martyrs devotion is a way of honoring and seeking the intercession of these holy martyrs who gave their lives for the Faith and the conversion of souls.
Elements of North American Martyrs Devotion
This devotion helps us to:
- • Trust in the powerful intercession of the martyrs
- • Grow closer to these holy witnesses of the Faith
- • Experience their protection and guidance
- • Bring our prayers and needs to God through their intercession
- • Imitate their courage and devotion to God