St. Catherine Laboure Novena
A beautiful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of St. Catherine Laboure. This traditional novena helps us learn about the Miraculous Medal and grow in devotion to Mary.
About the St. Catherine Laboure Novena
The St. Catherine Laboure Novena is a traditional nine-day prayer that honors the life and mission of St. Catherine Laboure, the visionary of the Miraculous Medal. This devotion commemorates her deep faith, humility, and her role in spreading devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Miraculous Medal.
St. Catherine Laboure was a Daughter of Charity who received apparitions from the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1830, during which Mary entrusted her with the mission of creating and spreading the Miraculous Medal. Through her obedience and humility, this powerful sacramental has brought countless graces to the world.
This novena helps us to grow in faith, hope, and love while seeking St. Catherine's intercession for our needs and intentions, especially for devotion to Mary and trust in God's providence.
Daily Prayers
Early Life
Reflect on Catherine's early life and how she turned her sorrow into faith by choosing Mary as her mother.
Marian Devotion
Honor Catherine's profound devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her love for the Immaculate Heart.
Religious Life
Reflect on Catherine's call to religious life and her entrance into the Daughters of Charity.
Hidden Service
Meditate on Catherine's hidden life of service and her care for the elderly and infirm.
Miraculous Medal
Contemplate Mary's appearance to Catherine and the mission of the Miraculous Medal.
Faith Amid Trials
Reflect on Catherine's trust in God's help and her fidelity amidst opposition and trials.
Holy Obedience
Meditate on Catherine's practice of holy obedience and submission to God's will.
Hidden Life
Contemplate Catherine's forty years of hidden service and her embrace of humility.
Final Perseverance
Reflect on Catherine's death and legacy, praying for the grace of final perseverance.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Catherine
Trust completely in St. Catherine's intercession and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially for devotion to Mary.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Catherine will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Catherine. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Catherine for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in St. Catherine's powerful intercession and her connection to Mary. Trust that she will bring our prayers to the Blessed Mother.
Hope
Hope in St. Catherine's promise to help us through the Miraculous Medal. She is always ready to guide us to Mary's maternal care.
Love
Love St. Catherine as our sister in Christ and show our love through devotion. Imitate her love for Mary and Jesus in our daily lives.
What is the St. Catherine Laboure Devotion?
The St. Catherine Laboure devotion is a way of honoring and seeking the intercession of this holy saint who was chosen by Mary to spread the Miraculous Medal throughout the world.
Elements of St. Catherine Laboure Devotion
This devotion helps us to:
- • Grow in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
- • Learn about the Miraculous Medal and its graces
- • Grow in faith, hope, and love
- • Practice humility and obedience to God's will
- • Serve others with love and charity