Novena to Our Lady of Knock
A powerful nine-day prayer to Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, seeking her intercession for special intentions and spiritual guidance.
About Novena to Our Lady of Knock
The Novena to Our Lady of Knock is a beautiful nine-day prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her special title of Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland. This novena helps us seek her powerful intercession for special intentions and spiritual guidance.
Through this novena, we honor Our Lady of Knock who gave hope to her people in times of distress and comforted them in sorrow. She has inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to her divine Son, remembering His promise, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find."
This novena reminds us that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. It helps us develop love and concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ, teaches us to participate more reverently in the Holy Mass, and deepens our love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Daily Prayers
Queen of Ireland
Honor Our Lady of Knock as Queen of Ireland.
Hope in Distress
Pray for hope in times of distress and sorrow.
Pilgrims on the Road
Remember we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven.
Love for Brothers and Sisters
Pray for love and concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Comfort in Sickness
Seek comfort when sick, lonely, or depressed.
Reverent Participation in Mass
Learn to take part more reverently in the Holy Mass.
Love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Pray for greater love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Prayer at the Hour of Death
Ask Our Lady to pray for us at the hour of our death.
Special Intentions
Present your special intentions to Our Lady of Knock.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Pray with Confidence
Approach Our Lady of Knock with confidence, remembering Jesus' promise: "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find."
Remember We Are Pilgrims
Remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. Pray with humility and trust in Our Lady's guidance.
Love for Others
Pray with love and concern for your brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with you.
Reverent Mass Participation
Ask Our Lady to help you participate more reverently in the Holy Mass and develop greater love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in Our Lady of Knock's power and love. Trust in her intercession and her role as Queen of Ireland and comforter of her people.
Hope
Hope in Our Lady's promise to give hope in times of distress. Maintain confidence that she will comfort us in sorrow and guide us on our pilgrimage to heaven.
Charity
Love Our Lady of Knock with filial devotion and pray with love for others. Include in your intentions the needs of all who are suffering.
What is the Devotion to Our Lady of Knock?
Our Lady of Knock is a special title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of her apparition at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, on August 21, 1879. This devotion has been practiced for over a century and is known for its effectiveness.
Queen of Ireland - Under this title, we honor Our Lady as the Queen of Ireland, recognizing her special relationship with the Irish people and her role as their protector and comforter in times of need.
Hope in Distress - Our Lady of Knock is known for giving hope to her people in times of distress and comforting them in sorrow. She has inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to her divine Son.
Pilgrimage Destination - Knock has become a major pilgrimage destination, where people come to pray and seek Our Lady's intercession. The devotion reminds us that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven.
Historical Significance - The apparition at Knock occurred during a time of great hardship in Ireland, and Our Lady's appearance brought comfort and hope to the people. This devotion continues to inspire faith and devotion throughout the world.