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Each year from July 17–25, the Church invites us to prepare for the Feast of Saint Ann on July 26 by praying a novena in her honor. The word novena comes from the Latin novem, meaning "nine," and refers to nine consecutive days of prayer. This beautiful tradition traces its roots to the first disciples, who, after the Ascension of the Lord, joined the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer in the Upper Room for nine days as they awaited the promised gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1:12–14). Ever since, Christians have embraced novenas as a way of praying with perseverance, growing in faith, and preparing their hearts to celebrate the great feasts of the Church. As we journey through these nine days together, let us confidently ask the intercession of Good Saint Ann, grandmother of our Lord and patroness of our parish, trusting that God will strengthen our faith and draw us ever closer to Jesus through her prayers.

Prayer to Saint Ann #1

With a heart full of sincere and filial veneration, I prostrate myself before you, O Blessed Saint Ann. You are that beloved and privileged creature, who because of your extraordinary virtue and sanctity did deserve of God that chief of graces, of giving life to the treasury of grace, the Blessed among women, the Mother of the Incarnate Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ah: in consideration of such exalted favors, please, O most tender saint, receive me among the number of your truly devoted servants, for such I profess myself to be and wish to remain for the rest of my life. Surround me with your efficacious patronage and obtain for me from God the imitation of those virtues with which you were so profusely adorned. Obtain for me a knowledge of my sins and sorrow for them, an ardent love of Jesus and Mary, and a faithful and constant observance of the duties of my state in life. Save me from all dangers in life, and assist me at the hour of my death that I may safely reach Paradise, there to praise with you, most happy mother, the Word of God made man in the womb of your most pure daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Ann #2

Offer the daily intention as outlined below, then recite this prayer.

O glorious Saint Ann, you are filled with compassion for those who invoke you, and with love for those who suffer. Heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present affair, which I recommend to you, under your special protection.

[Silently mention your intentions here]

Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Please continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face, and with you and Mary and all the saints praising and blessing Him for all eternity. Amen.

Daily Intentions

FIRST DAY – July 17th

Dear Saint Ann, I appeal to you and place myself under your great motherly care as I begin this novena in your honor. Please listen to my prayers and requests. Help me, also, to begin this time of prayer with a heart open to the loving grace of God. Give me the strength to begin a new life that will last forever. Finally, blessed Saint Ann, I ask you to recommend me to your daughter, the most holy virgin Mary. Through her, may I receive the spirit of prayer, humility, and the love of God.

SECOND DAY – July 18th

From the depths of my heart, good Saint Ann, I offer you my homage and I ask you to shelter me under the mantle of your motherly care. Help me to purify my thoughts and desires. Aid my decisions that all that I do may be done in love.

THIRD DAY – July 19th

Good Saint Ann, you were the first to respond to the needs of Mary, the mother of our Savior. You watched over her in her infancy, presented her at the temple, and consecrated her to the service of God. By the great power God has given you, show yourself to be my mother and consoler. Help me dedicate myself to God and to my neighbors. Console me in my trials and strengthen me in my struggles.

FOURTH DAY – July 20th

Good Saint Ann, you offered your daughter in the temple with faith, piety, and love. With the happiness which then filled your heart, help me to present myself to God and to the world as a committed disciple of Jesus. Take me under your protection. Strengthen me in my temptations. Show yourself to be a mother and help me to live a life of holiness and love.

FIFTH DAY – July 21st

Good Saint Ann, by God’s special favor, grant consolation to us who invoke you. Help us to grow in spiritual wealth for the life to come, and guide us in our temporal affairs as well. Grant us the gift of continuous conversion and renewal of heart. Help us to accept the Gospel of Jesus over and over again so that we may be ready to be true disciples in whatever situations we may experience during our lives.

SIXTH DAY – July 22nd

Good Saint Ann, free my heart of pride, vanity, and self-love. Help me to know myself as I really am, and to learn meekness and simplicity of heart. I realize God’s great love for me. Help me to reflect this love through works of mercy and charity toward my neighbor.

SEVENTH DAY – July 23rd

Good Saint Ann, by the power and grace God has placed in you, extend to me your helping hand. Renew my mind and heart. I have unbounded confidence in your prayers. Direct my actions according to your goodness and wisdom. I place myself under your motherly care. Pray that I may receive the grace to lead a devout life on earth, and that I may obtain the everlasting reward of heaven.

EIGHTH DAY – July 24th

Saint Ann, you gave birth to Mary, whose divine Son brought forth salvation to our world by conquering death and restoring hope to all people. Help me to pray to him who, for love of us, clothed himself with human flesh. May I be guided from anything that is displeasing in the sight of God. Pray that the Spirit of Jesus may enlighten and direct me in all I do. Good Saint Ann, keep a watchful eye on me. Help me bear all my crosses, and sustain me with courage.

NINTH DAY – July 25th

Good Saint Ann, I have come to the end of this novena in your honor. Do not let your kind ear grow weary of my prayers, though I repeat them so often. Implore for me from God’s providence all the help I need to get through life. May your generous hand bestow on me the material means to satisfy my needs, and to alleviate the plight of the poor. Good Saint Ann, pray that I may praise and thank the Holy Trinity for all eternity.

Concluding Prayers & Invocation

OUR FATHER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

HAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

GLORY BE

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

INVOCATION

Good Saint Ann, mother of Her who is our life, our sweetness, and our hope, pray to her for us, and obtain our requests. (Three times)

HAIL MARY

Hymn to Saint Ann

To the tune of Immaculate Mary (Lourdes Hymn):

Hail, Mother of Mary, O gracious Saint Ann
God’s marvelous choice from the whole race of Man!

REFRAIN: O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us!
O Good Saint Ann, Saint Ann pray for us!

Sweet Child of Election deemed worthy to bear
The Virgin of Virgins, Christ’s mother most fair!
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Look down on our sorrow, give ear to our plaint,
Behold our affliction, O powerful saint.
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