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The “Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes” is a nine-day prayer devotion to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes, a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in honor of the apparitions that occurred in 1858 in Lourdes, France, where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette and identified herself as the “Immaculate Conception.” During the apparitions, Mary instructed Bernadette to dig in the ground, revealing a spring whose waters have since been associated with many miraculous healings. Today, Lourdes remains one of the most visited Marian pilgrimage sites in the world. Through this novena, we bring our intentions before Our Lady of Lourdes with confidence, trusting in her powerful intercession and her motherly care for all who seek her aid.
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Over the years, many of you have asked if we have a prayer book — something to hold in your hands as a companion to our videos and website. We’re happy to share that we’ve finally put one together.
“Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I)” is now available on Amazon in E-Book, paperback, and hardcover. It contains a collection of commonly prayed chaplets, novenas, litanies, and traditional prayers.
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This “Prayer Honoring the Shoulder Wound of Christ” invites us to contemplate a suffering of Our Lord that is often overlooked—the deep wound caused by the weight of the heavy Cross upon His sacred shoulder. Traditionally attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, this devotion draws our hearts to meditate on the immense physical agony Jesus endured as He carried the instrument of our salvation to Calvary. Through this prayer, we offer our adoration and gratitude to Christ for this hidden wound, asking for His mercy and the grace to follow Him faithfully on the Way of the Cross.
Preparing for Lent 2026 → “Lent Prayers & Devotions“
The “Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes” is an invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her powerful intercession in times of illness, suffering, and spiritual need. At Lourdes, Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, and countless pilgrims have since experienced miraculous healings at this holy sanctuary. Recognizing her as the patron of the sick, we approach Mary in this powerful prayer and present our troubles and petitions into her loving, maternal hands. Whether you seek healing of body, mind, or soul, let this prayer draw you closer to her tender mercy and to the heart of her Son, Jesus Christ.
Get the scoop → “Our Lady of Lourdes: The Miracle That Science Cannot Explain“ (Blog and Podcast episode)
The title “Queen of Peace” is given to Mary because she is the mother of Jesus, the “Prince of Peace,” who reconciled Heaven and Earth. Mary stood at the foot of the cross, where Christ merited peace for the whole world, and she continues to intercede with her Son to obtain for us the spirit of love, unity, and reconciliation. In 1917, during the turmoil of World War I, Pope Benedict XV added the invocation “Queen of Peace” to the Litany of Loreto. Our Lady is often depicted under this title holding the Child Jesus on her lap while bearing an olive branch, a symbol of peace.
Through this novena to Our Lady Queen of Peace, we ask Our Lady to intercede for peace in our hearts, in our families, in our communities, and throughout the world.
The “Novena for the Protection of the Unborn” is a heartfelt cry to heaven for the most vulnerable among us. This prayer gathers us before the throne of God to plead for unborn children in danger, for mothers trembling with fear, for fathers who need courage, and for a world that has forgotten the sacredness of life. It is a prayer of hope for those in crisis, of mercy for those carrying deep wounds, and of trust in a God who hears the cries of His people.
This novena leads up the National Day of Prayer for the Unborn on January 22.
St. Agnes was a young Roman girl who, at just 12 or 13 years old, chose martyrdom rather than renounce her faith and marry a pagan nobleman. Known for her unwavering devotion to Christ and her commitment to purity, St. Agnes is often depicted holding a lamb, symbolizing her innocence and her name’s connection to “agnus” (Latin for lamb).
St. Agnes remains one of the most beloved virgin martyrs of the early Church, and this novena seeks her powerful intercession.
The Santo Niño, meaning “Holy Child” in Spanish, is a beloved devotion honoring the Child Jesus. Venerated as a powerful intercessor for families, children, the sick, and all who seek the gentle mercy of Our Lord, this devotion holds a special place in Catholic tradition, particularly in the Philippines and throughout Latin America, where it has inspired deep faith and countless miracles for over 500 years.
The most famous image is the Santo Niño de Cebú, a statue of the Child Jesus given by Ferdinand Magellan to Queen Juana of Cebu upon her baptism in 1521. Miraculously preserved through fire and war, it remains the oldest Christian relic in the Philippines.
The Feast of Santo Niño is celebrated on the third Sunday of January. Through this devotion, the faithful are reminded of Christ’s humility in becoming a child and His invitation to approach Him with childlike trust and simplicity.
The title of “Our Lady of Hope” honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under a title associated with her 1871 apparition at Pontmain, France. As war threatened the region, Mary appeared in the night sky to several children, displaying the message: “But pray, my children. God will hear you in time. My Son allows Himself to be touched.” Within days, the war ended and the village was spared. This devotion reminds us that even in our darkest moments, Mary intercedes for her children, pointing us always toward her Son.
The “Novena to Our Lady of Hope” is a powerful nine-day prayer devotion that invites us to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in times of spiritual darkness, discouragement, and distress. This beautiful novena acknowledges our human weaknesses, sins, and fears while simultaneously calling upon Mary’s maternal intercession and her powerful advocacy before the throne of her Divine Son, Jesus Christ.
The Infant of Prague devotion centers on a statue of the child Jesus given to the Carmelite church in Prague in 1628. After the statue was damaged and neglected during the Thirty Years’ War, Father Cyril, a Carmelite priest, felt called to restore it in the late 1630s.
During prayer before the broken statue, he reported hearing the words, “Have pity on me and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands and I will give you peace.” After the statue was restored, numerous miracles were attributed to the Infant’s intercession, establishing this devotion as a source of divine help, particularly for those seeking assistance with practical necessities.
