Novena to the Immaculate Conception
Starts on November 29 (2026) · Feast on December 8 · 2027: November 29
How to pray
Each day: Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be; read the psalm passage, make your petition in your own words and close with three Hail Marys and the Glory Be. Nine days in a row, ideally at the same time.
Day 1 · November 29
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
1 For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 2 · November 30
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
3 Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.
4 In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 3 · December 1
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
5 Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies.
6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 4 · December 2
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
7 You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
8 All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 5 · December 3
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
9 Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
10 Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father’s house.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 6 · December 4
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
11 So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.
12 The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 7 · December 5
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
13 The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
14 She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 8 · December 6
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Day 9 · December 7
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 45
17 I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to the Immaculate Conception, Lord, hear our prayer: give us faith to trust, patience to wait and courage to act according to your will.
Hail Mary (3×), Glory Be.
Our Father · Hail Mary · Glory Be · Psalm 45