| Novena Begins: | May 4th |
| Feast Day: | May 13th |
Patron saint of Roman Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima, Portugal
About Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Between May and October, the Blessed Virgin Mary visited them six times, delivering messages of prayer, penance, and conversion for the salvation of souls and peace in the world.
She specifically asked the children—and the world—to pray the Rosary daily, offer sacrifices for sinners, and trust in her Immaculate Heart. On October 13, during the final apparition, the Miracle of the Sun occurred, witnessed by a crowd of over 70,000 people, confirming the heavenly origin of her visits.
Later, through Sister Lucia, Our Lady also requested the Five First Saturdays Devotion—a practice of attending Mass, going to Confession, praying the Rosary, and meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary on the first Saturday of five consecutive months—all in reparation to her Immaculate Heart.
Her message remains a powerful call to return to God, pray fervently, and trust in her maternal intercession. The Church celebrates her feast on May 13.
Why Pray the Our Lady of Fatima Novena?
Catholics pray the Our Lady of Fatima Novena for:
- Peace in the world
- Conversion of sinners
- Family protection
- Healing and comfort
- Personal intentions
- Growth in faith
- Devotion to the Rosary
- Guidance and discernment
- Trust in God’s mercy
What is the Our Lady of Fatima Novena?
The Our Lady of Fatima Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion seeking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of Fatima.
Who appeared at Fatima?
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.
What was Mary’s message at Fatima?
Mary called for prayer, repentance, conversion, devotion to the Rosary, and trust in God’s mercy.
Why is Fatima important to Catholics?
The Fatima apparitions are among the most recognized and influential Marian apparitions approved by the Catholic Church.
Can I pray the novena for peace?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for peace in the world, peace in families, and peace in their hearts.
Can I pray the novena for my family?
Yes. Our Lady of Fatima is often invoked for family protection and spiritual guidance.
What is the Miracle of the Sun?
The Miracle of the Sun was a remarkable event witnessed by thousands in Fatima on October 13, 1917, confirming the authenticity of the apparitions
When should I pray the Our Lady of Fatima Novena?
The novena may be prayed at any time of the year, especially before the feast of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13.
Why does Mary ask us to pray the Rosary?
At Fatima, Mary repeatedly encouraged daily Rosary prayer as a means of obtaining peace and growing closer to Jesus.
What can we learn from Our Lady of Fatima?
The message of Fatima teaches prayer, repentance, trust in God, devotion to Mary, and concern for the salvation of souls.
Day 1 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 2 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 3 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 4 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 5 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 6 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 7 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 8 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
Day 9 – Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek,
(Mention your request here…)
which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people.
Amen
Say : Three times Our Father… Say : Three Hail Mary… Say : Three Glory Be…
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