Novena begins this Friday, September 25, 2026
St. Francis of Assisi was as a profound witness to the Gospel, renouncing earthly wealth to embrace “Lady Poverty” and live out Christ’s call with joyful abandon. We revere him as a profound patron of peace who saw all creation and every creature as a reflection of God’s infinite love and goodness.
The Novena to St. Francis is a powerful prayer seeking the beloved saint’s intercession for special graces. It invites us to embrace his passionate love for Jesus and our neighbors, to follow Christ in a life of simplicity and sacrifice, and to receive his spiritual gifts of fresh faith, certain hope, and gentle charity. Above all, this novena offers comfort during life’s burdens and trials.
