Novena to St. Anne
A powerful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus. This traditional novena helps us grow closer to God and experience St. Anne's motherly care and protection.
About the Novena to St. Anne
The Novena to St. Anne is a powerful nine-day prayer that helps us grow closer to God and experience St. Anne's miraculous intercession. St. Anne was the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ, making her a central figure in salvation history.
St. Anne's life was marked by her deep faith, her motherly care for Mary, and her willingness to help all those who turn to her in need. She is particularly invoked for motherly protection, family matters, and for her powerful intercession with her daughter Mary and grandson Jesus.
This novena helps us to trust in St. Anne's motherly care and to turn to her with confidence in every need, knowing that she will never refuse to help those who have recourse to her.
Daily Prayers
Motherly Care
Pray for St. Anne's motherly care and protection.
Compassion and Love
Pray for St. Anne's compassion and love for those who suffer.
Mother of Mary
Pray for St. Anne's role as the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Temple Presentation
Pray for St. Anne's faith in presenting Mary to the temple.
All-Powerful Lady
Pray for St. Anne's powerful intercession and grace.
Purity and Simplicity
Pray for St. Anne's help in achieving purity of heart.
Advocate and Helper
Pray for St. Anne's advocacy before the throne of God.
Exalted Glory
Pray for St. Anne's exalted glory and heavenly intercession.
Eternal Praise
Pray for the grace to praise God with St. Anne forever.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Anne
Trust completely in St. Anne's motherly care and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially family matters.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Anne will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Anne. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Anne for her intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings and miracles.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in St. Anne's powerful intercession and in God's ability to work through his saints. Trust that God hears and answers our prayers through his servants.
Hope
Hope in God's mercy and in St. Anne's ability to obtain miracles for us. Maintain confidence that God will provide what is best for our salvation.
Charity
Pray with love for God and for others. Include in your intentions the needs of all those who are suffering or in need of St. Anne's help.
What is the Devotion to St. Anne?
St. Anne was the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She is honored as the patron saint of mothers, grandmothers, and women in labor.
Mother of Mary - St. Anne was privileged to be the mother of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary. She raised Mary with perfect love and devotion, preparing her for her unique role in salvation history.
Grandmother of Jesus - St. Anne is the grandmother of Jesus Christ, making her part of the Holy Family. Her influence extends through her daughter Mary to her divine grandson.
Powerful Intercessor - St. Anne's intercession is particularly powerful because of her close relationship with Mary and Jesus. She brings our petitions to her daughter, who presents them to her divine Son.
Feast Day - St. Anne's feast day is celebrated on July 26th, and she is particularly venerated by those seeking motherly protection and family blessings.