Novena to St. Anne – Day 1: Motherly Care
Join in praying the Novena to St. Anne to seek her intercession and motherly care.
Today's Focus: Motherly Care
On this first day of the Novena to St. Anne, we focus on her motherly care. St. Anne is filled with compassion for those who invoke her and with love for those who suffer. She offers her motherly protection to all who turn to her.
Prayer for Day 1
O glorious St. Ann, you are filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer! Heavily burdened with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present intention which I recommend to you in your special care.
Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and place it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. But, above all, obtain for me the grace one day to see my God face to face, and with you and Mary and all the saints to praise and bless Him for all eternity.
Amen.
Our Father,... Hail Mary...
O Jesus, Holy Mary, St. Ann, help me now and at the hour of my death.
Good St. Ann, intercede for me.
Dear St. Ann, though I am but a prodigal child, I appeal to you and place myself under your great motherly care. Please listen to my prayers and grant my requests. See my contrite heart, and show me your unfailing goodness.
Deign to be my advocate and recommend me to God's infinite mercy. Obtain for me forgiveness of my sins and the strength to begin a new life that will last forever.
Blessed St. Ann, I also beg of you the grace to love, to serve, and to honor your daughter, the most holy Virgin Mary. Please recommend me to her and pray to her for me. She refuses none of your requests but welcomes with loving kindness all those for whom you intercede.
Good Jesus, be merciful to the faithful servants of Your grandmother St. Ann.
Reflection
St. Anne's motherly care reminds us of God's tender love for us. As she cared for Mary, she now cares for all her spiritual children with the same love and devotion.
As we reflect on this aspect of St. Anne's life and teaching, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May St. Anne's intercession help us to overcome our weaknesses and to grow stronger in our faith and love for God and neighbor.
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.
Closing Prayer
O St. Anne, patron of motherly care, help me to trust in your powerful intercession. May your example of motherly love inspire me to care for others with the same tenderness and devotion. Guide me through these nine days of prayer, that I may experience your miraculous help and grow closer to God. Amen.