Novena to St. Peregrine
A powerful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer patients. This traditional novena helps us grow closer to God and experience miraculous healing through St. Peregrine's powerful intercession.
About the Novena to St. Peregrine
The Novena to St. Peregrine is a powerful nine-day prayer that helps us grow closer to God and experience miraculous healing through St. Peregrine's powerful intercession. St. Peregrine, known as "The Mighty" and "The Wonder-Worker," is the patron saint of cancer patients.
St. Peregrine himself suffered from cancer for many years, bearing this disease in his own flesh. When human power could do no more, he had recourse to the source of all grace and was favored with a vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal his affliction.
This novena helps us to trust in St. Peregrine's powerful intercession and to turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for healing from cancer, chronic illnesses, or any serious health conditions.
Daily Prayers
Divine Call and Obedience
Pray for the grace to answer God's call with a ready spirit like St. Peregrine.
Sacrifice and Dedication
Pray for the grace to sacrifice worldly comforts and dedicate yourself to God.
Salvation of Souls
Pray for zeal in working for the salvation of souls like St. Peregrine.
Union with Christ Crucified
Pray for the grace to unite your sufferings with Christ crucified.
Patience in Suffering
Pray for patience in enduring sufferings with trust in God's love.
Miraculous Healing
Pray for trust in God's power to work miracles in your life.
Divine Will and Obedience
Pray for the grace to fulfill God's will in all life events.
Zeal for Salvation
Pray for a consuming zeal for the salvation of all men.
Perfect Resignation
Pray for perfect resignation to God's will and eternal glory.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Peregrine
Trust completely in St. Peregrine's powerful intercession and his ability to obtain miracles from God. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for healing.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Peregrine, as a miracle worker, will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Peregrine. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face, especially health concerns.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Peregrine 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. Peregrine's powerful intercession and in God's ability to work miracles through his saints. Trust that God hears and answers our prayers.
Hope
Hope in God's mercy and in St. Peregrine's ability to obtain healing and grace. 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 suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses.
What is the Devotion to St. Peregrine?
St. Peregrine was a Servite priest who lived in the 13th century. He is known as the patron saint of cancer patients because he himself suffered from cancer and was miraculously healed.
Miracle Worker - St. Peregrine has been called "The Mighty" and "The Wonder-Worker" because of the numerous miracles he has obtained from God for those who have had recourse to him.
Divine Healing - After suffering from cancer for many years, St. Peregrine was favored with a vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal his affliction.
Intercession - St. Peregrine continues to intercede for those suffering from cancer, chronic illnesses, and other serious health conditions.
Feast Day - St. Peregrine's feast day is celebrated on May 1st, and he is particularly venerated by those seeking healing and miracles.