Novena of Grace 2025

Join Us in Praying the Novena of Grace from March 4–12
Nine Days of Prayer in Honor of St. Francis Xavier

Francis Xavier was a friend and companion to Ignatius of Loyola and co‑founder of the Society of Jesus. He was one of the first Jesuits to take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Francis’ trust and confidence in a loving God and his willingness to follow God’s call to the ends of the earth offer inspiration and worthy examples for us even today.

The Novena of Grace to St. Francis Xavier is prayed each year from March 4 to March 12. It is said to have first been prayed in Goa, India in 1615 and grew in popularity after Francis was named a Saint in 1622.

Novena is derived from the Latin word for nine or “novem.” Typically a novena refers to nine days of prayer asking God for a specific intention often through a Saint’s intercession. 

The petitions offered to St. Francis Xavier during this time of the Novena of Grace have resulted in many miracles. Eyesight has been restored, diseases healed, broken marriages healed, and family members who lost faith were given special graces. 

Novenas are a beautiful way to grow purposeful, consistent and persistent in daily prayer.