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North American Martyrs Novena

The North American Martyrs Novena honors eight French Jesuit missionaries who were martyred in the 17th century while spreading the Catholic faith among Native Americans in Canada and New York. This devotion seeks their intercession for the conversion of souls, the strengthening of faith in North America, and personal petitions for courage and zeal.

Day 1

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 2

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 3

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 4

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 5

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 6

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 7

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 8

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 9

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Isaac Jogues, pray for us. Saint John de Brébeuf, pray for us. Saint Gabriel Lalemant, pray for us. Saint Charles Garnier, pray for us. Saint Anthony Daniel, pray for us. Saint Noël Chabanel, pray for us. Saint René Goupil, pray for us. Saint John Lalande, pray for us. Let Us Pray. O God, who by the preaching and blood of Thy sainted martyrs, Isaac and John and their companions, didst, consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America, graciously grant that by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere and always be increased. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer of Petition O God, who didst inflame the hearts of Thy sainted martyrs with an admirable zeal for the salvation of souls, grant us, we beseech Thee what we now implore (mention request here…) So that the favors obtained through their intercession may make manifest before men the power and glory of Thy Name. Amen. Final Prayer Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labor and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Send me your answered prayers from the North American Martyrs Novena Click here to get the Catholic Novena Ebook for FREE, as well as reminders of when novenas begin Read more about the patron saint of Canada on the North American Martyrs Saint Page. St Kateri Tekakwitha Novena

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