Sts. Joachim and Anne Novena
Sts. Joachim and Anne were the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus, traditionally honored as the patron saints of grandparents and married couples. This novena seeks their intercession for family blessings, particularly for those struggling with infertility or seeking guidance in parenting.
Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn 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. O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith brought salvation to the whole world with the birth of the baby Jesus. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Most Holy Saints Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation. Sts Anne and Joachim, we place our petitions in your hands and ask that you lay them before the child Jesus. Seek this, my favor (mention request here…) but only if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Our Father Hail Mary Glory beIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thank you, Sts Joachim and Anne, I did the novena before their feast day foe transportation from Quebec city to the basilica St Annne de Beaupre on 9/6/25. I just heard that we are booked for a tour that will go to the basilica. *from P.T.L. Send me your answered prayers from the Sts. Joachim and Anne 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 grandparents on the Sts Joachim and Anne Saint Page. St Anne Novena
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