Novena to Saint Francis of Assisi
Starts on September 25 (2026) · Feast on October 4 · 2027: September 25
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 · September 25
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
1 Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · September 26
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
3 Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!
4 Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · September 27
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
5 Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.
6 He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · September 28
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
7 Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths,
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, fulfilling his word,
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · September 29
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
9 mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all livestock, small creatures and flying birds,
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · September 30
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
11 kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,
12 both young men and maidens, old men and children.
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · October 1
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
13 Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
14 He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah!
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · October 2
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 · October 3
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Psalm 148
Through the intercession we ask in this novena to Saint Francis of Assisi, 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 148