Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney
A powerful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of St. John Marie Vianney, the Curé of Ars and patron saint of priests.
About the Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney
The Novena in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney is a powerful nine-day prayer that helps us grow closer to God through the intercession of this great saint. St. John Marie Vianney, known as the Curé of Ars, was a French priest who became famous for his holiness, his work as a confessor, and his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. John Vianney's life was marked by his deep faith, his love for God and neighbor, his horror of sin, his devotion to the Eucharist, and his tireless work for the salvation of souls. He spent up to 16 hours a day hearing confessions and became known as the patron saint of priests.
This novena helps us to trust in St. John Vianney's powerful intercession and to turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for spiritual growth and the grace to serve God better.
Daily Prayers
Deep Faith
Pray for the depth of faith that St. John Vianney possessed.
Confidence in Prayer
Pray for confidence in prayer and trust in God's Providence.
Charity Towards Neighbor
Pray for greater love of God and neighbor as St. John Vianney showed.
Horror of Sin
Pray for horror of sin and the grace to avoid occasions of sin.
Frequent Confession
Pray for the grace to develop the habit of frequent confession.
Eucharistic Devotion
Pray for fervor in receiving Holy Communion and love for the Eucharist.
Victory Over Temptation
Pray for strength to overcome the devil's attacks and temptations.
Purity of Heart
Pray for the grace to guard the purity of heart as God asks.
Eternal Salvation
Pray for the grace to work for the salvation of your soul.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. John Vianney
Trust completely in St. John Vianney's powerful intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for spiritual growth and priestly vocations.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. John Vianney will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. John Vianney. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. John Vianney for his 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. John Vianney's powerful intercession and in God's ability to work through His saints. Trust that God hears and answers our prayers through His holy servant.
Hope
Hope in God's mercy and in St. John Vianney'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. John Vianney's help.
What is the Devotion to Saint John Marie Vianney?
Saint John Marie Vianney (1786-1859) was a French priest known as the Curé of Ars. He is the patron saint of priests and is famous for his holiness, his work as a confessor, and his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Patron of Priests - St. John Vianney is the patron saint of all priests. His life of prayer, penance, and tireless work for souls serves as an example for all priests and those discerning the priesthood.
Confessor Extraordinaire - St. John Vianney spent up to 16 hours a day hearing confessions. People came from all over France to confess to him, and he had the gift of reading souls.
Devotion to the Eucharist - St. John Vianney had a deep love for the Eucharist and spent many hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. He often said that the Eucharist was his only consolation in this world.
Feast Day - St. John Marie Vianney is celebrated on August 4th, and his novena is especially popular among priests, seminarians, and those praying for priestly vocations.