Introduction
The Novena for Elections is a nine-day Catholic prayer asking God to guide voters, candidates, and public officials with wisdom, integrity, and a sincere desire to serve the common good. As elections shape the future of families, communities, and nations, Catholics are called to pray for discernment, justice, and leaders who respect the dignity of every human person. This novena entrusts the election process to God’s providence and seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
About This Novena
The Catholic Church encourages the faithful to participate responsibly in civic life by forming their consciences according to the Gospel and praying for those entrusted with public office. Scripture reminds us to pray for kings and all who hold authority (1 Timothy 2:1–2), asking that they govern with wisdom, justice, and concern for the common good.
The Novena for Elections is an opportunity to pray for peaceful elections, honest public service, and the grace to make informed decisions guided by faith. It also asks the Holy Spirit to help citizens vote with wisdom, charity, and respect for the dignity of every person.
| Novena Begins: October 26 |
| Closing Day: November 4 |
What is the Novena for Elections?
The Novena for Elections is a nine-day Catholic prayer asking God to bless the election process, guide voters, and raise up leaders who will govern with wisdom, justice, integrity, and compassion.
Why should Catholics pray before an election?
Catholics are called to pray for those in authority and to seek God’s guidance when making important decisions. Prayer helps form our consciences and reminds us to place our trust in God’s wisdom while fulfilling our civic responsibilities.
What intentions can I include in this novena?
You may pray for honest and peaceful elections, wise and ethical leaders, the protection of human dignity, justice for the poor and vulnerable, unity within your nation, and guidance for all voters.
When should I pray the Novena for Elections?
The novena is ideally prayed during the nine days leading up to a local, state, or national election. However, it may also be prayed at any time for elected officials and those serving in public office.
Can I pray this novena for any country?
Yes. This novena is suitable for elections in any country and may be adapted by mentioning your city, state, province, or nation in the prayer.
Does the Catholic Church endorse political candidates?
No. The Catholic Church does not endorse political parties or candidates. Instead, she encourages Catholics to form their consciences according to the Gospel and the Church’s moral teachings, to pray, and to participate responsibly in public life.
What does the Bible say about praying for leaders?
Scripture encourages Christians to pray for those in authority. In 1 Timothy 2:1–2, St. Paul urges believers to offer prayers for kings and all in authority so that society may live in peace, dignity, and godliness.
How do I pray the Novena for Elections?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom and discernment, offer your intentions for your community and nation, and conclude with the traditional prayers as provided in the novena.
Day 1 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 2 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 3 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 4 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 5 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 6 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 7 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 8 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 9 – Election Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit, and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of unborn children and those who are abandoned, and of men and women who are oppressed because of race, creed, religion, or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voices of leaders who will bring us closer to Your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear Your Word, live Your love, and keep in the ways of Your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles and guide us to Your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
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