The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena is one of the most loved Marian devotions in the Catholic Church. It honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Perpetual Help, recognizing her constant love, compassion, and powerful intercession for all who seek her help.
Catholics throughout the world pray this novena for healing, protection, guidance, family needs, peace, employment, financial difficulties, and spiritual growth. Through Mary’s maternal care, the faithful are encouraged to place their complete trust in Jesus Christ, knowing that she always leads her children to her Son.
Although this novena is especially prayed before the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on 27 June, it may be prayed at any time during the year.
How to Pray the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Pray this novena for nine consecutive days.
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Mention your personal intention.
- Pray the Opening Prayer.
- Pray the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Prayer.
- Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.
- Spend a few moments asking Mary to intercede for your needs.
- End with the Concluding Prayer and the Sign of the Cross.
Offer your prayers with faith, trusting that Mary always brings our petitions before her Son.
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Mother of Perpetual Help, with great confidence I come before your holy image to seek your loving intercession. You are the Mother of Mercy, the refuge of sinners, the comfort of the afflicted, and the help of all Christians.
Loving Mother, obtain for me from your Son the grace I now seek (mention your intention), if it is for the glory of God and the good of my soul. Help me to imitate your faith, humility, and complete trust in God’s holy will.
Amen.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Prayer
O Mother of Perpetual Help, I place myself under your loving protection. Watch over me and my family with your maternal care. Help me in every trial, strengthen me in every temptation, and guide me along the path that leads to Jesus.
Obtain for me the grace to remain faithful to Christ, to love God above all things, and to serve my neighbour with generosity and compassion.
Most loving Mother, I entrust to you all my worries, hopes, and intentions, especially (mention your intention). Pray for me that I may never lose faith, but always trust in God’s infinite goodness and mercy.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
Amen.
Concluding Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Through her powerful intercession, grant us strength in times of weakness, peace in moments of anxiety, hope in times of despair, and courage to remain faithful to Your Son.
May we always seek Mary’s guidance and imitate her faith, humility, and obedience. Keep us close to Jesus throughout our lives and bring us safely to the joy of Your heavenly kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
When to Pray the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
You may pray this novena:
- Before the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (27 June).
- During times of illness or suffering.
- For family intentions.
- For protection and guidance.
- For financial and employment needs.
- For peace in the home.
- For students preparing for examinations.
- During Marian devotions.
- At any time throughout the year.
Benefits of Praying the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
By praying this novena, Catholics ask for the grace to:
- Grow closer to Jesus through Mary.
- Receive comfort during difficult times.
- Strengthen faith and trust in God.
- Pray for healing and protection.
- Find peace in times of anxiety.
- Receive guidance in important decisions.
- Entrust family members and loved ones to Mary’s care.
Conclusion
The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena is a beautiful expression of confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary’s loving intercession. As we faithfully pray for nine consecutive days, we entrust our lives, families, and intentions to our heavenly Mother, confident that she always leads us to Jesus Christ. May Our Lady of Perpetual Help continue to protect us, strengthen our faith, and accompany us on our journey toward eternal life.