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Novena to St. Faustina

To St. Faustina Kowalska

This novena honors St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish religious sister whom Christ called to proclaim His Divine Mercy. Her Diary records her life of prayer, sacrifice, trust, and loving obedience. Through her witness, many Catholics have learned to approach Jesus with confidence and to show mercy to others. Her feast is celebrated on October 5, so the novena is traditionally prayed from September 26 through October 4. You may ask her intercession for deeper trust, conversion, healing, peace, and any personal need. Above all, this novena leads you to the merciful Heart of Jesus.

Feast day
October 5
When to begin
Begin on September 26 so that the ninth day is prayed on October 4, the eve of her feast.

Opening prayer, every day

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!
Day 1

Trust in Jesus

St. Faustina learned that trust is the soul’s response to the mercy of God. Trust does not depend on feeling peaceful or seeing how a difficulty will be resolved. It rests on the goodness, wisdom, and power of Jesus. You can bring Him your fears without hiding them. Then place yourself and your needs in His hands. Ask St. Faustina to help you believe that Christ remains near, even when His plan is hidden and the road before you seems uncertain.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 2

Mercy Greater Than Sin

The message entrusted to St. Faustina directs sinners toward hope rather than despair. No sin is greater than the mercy offered through the Cross, but mercy must be received with repentance and faith. Jesus desires that you approach Him sincerely, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Do not let shame keep you far from the One who came to save you. Ask for the grace to confess your sins honestly, accept forgiveness humbly, and begin again with a heart renewed by grace.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 3

Confidence in Prayer

St. Faustina prayed with confidence because she knew that God hears every sincere prayer. His answer does not always take the form you expect, yet His providence is never careless or indifferent. Prayer places your needs within His loving will. It also changes your heart, making you more patient, attentive, and ready to receive grace. Bring your intention to Jesus simply today. Ask St. Faustina to intercede for you and to help you desire God’s will above your own preferences.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 4

Mercy Toward Others

Devotion to Divine Mercy must bear fruit in the way you treat other people. St. Faustina understood that mercy can be shown through actions, words, and prayer. A patient response, a hidden sacrifice, or a prayer for someone who has hurt you can become an offering of love. Mercy does not excuse wrongdoing, but it refuses hatred and seeks the true good of the other person. Ask Jesus to show you one concrete way to practice mercy today without seeking praise or repayment.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 5

Patience in Suffering

St. Faustina endured illness, misunderstanding, and spiritual trials while remaining united to Jesus. She did not treat suffering as good in itself. She joined it to Christ’s sacrifice and allowed grace to work through it. When suffering cannot be removed, it can still be offered in love for others. This does not prevent you from seeking help or relief. Ask St. Faustina to obtain patience, courage, and perseverance for you, especially when your burdens seem unnoticed or difficult to understand.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 6

Humility Before God

Humility helped St. Faustina receive God’s gifts without claiming them as her own achievement. She knew her weakness, but she also trusted what grace could accomplish in a willing soul. True humility does not deny the good God has given you. It receives everything with gratitude and uses those gifts in His service. Place your strengths and limitations before Jesus today. Ask for freedom from pride, discouragement, and comparison so that you can follow God faithfully in the ordinary duties He has entrusted to you.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 7

Love for the Eucharist

The Eucharist stood at the center of St. Faustina’s spiritual life. In the Mass and in adoration, she drew near to Jesus, who gives Himself completely for the life of the world. The same Christ is present in every tabernacle and received in Holy Communion. Approach Him with reverence, repentance, and gratitude. If you cannot visit a church today, turn your heart toward Him in spiritual communion. Ask St. Faustina to deepen your faith in His Real Presence and your love for the Holy Mass.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 8

Hope for the Dying

St. Faustina prayed with special concern for those approaching death. The final hour is a time to entrust every soul to the mercy of Christ, who died and rose so that we might have eternal life. You can pray for relatives, friends, strangers, and those who have no one to accompany them. Commend them to Jesus without presuming judgment or losing hope. Ask that they receive the sacraments when possible, persevere in faith, repent of sin, and surrender peacefully to God’s mercy.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.
Day 9

Living the Message

As this novena ends, ask for the grace to make trust and mercy part of your daily life. St. Faustina’s witness points beyond a single devotion toward steady friendship with Jesus. Trust grows through prayer, the sacraments, obedience, and faithful attention to ordinary responsibilities. Mercy grows when you forgive, serve, and intercede for others. Place your intention once more in Christ’s hands. Whatever answer comes, ask for a heart that continues to say with faith, hope, and love, Jesus, I trust in You.

Saint Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after death and that you would not forget us. Our Lord also granted you a great privilege, telling you to distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will. Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially the intention I now place before you. Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life. Amen.

Closing prayer

Jesus, I trust in You. Saint Faustina, pray for us.
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