About the Novena
The Novena to St. Peter is a powerful nine-day Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of St. Peter, the chief of the Apostles and the first Pope. Catholics pray this novena for stronger faith, courage in difficult times, spiritual leadership, and greater trust in Jesus Christ.
What is the Novena to St. Peter?
The Novena to St. Peter is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion seeking the intercession of St. Peter for faith, courage, leadership, and perseverance.
Who was St. Peter?
St. Peter was one of Jesus Christ’s twelve Apostles and was chosen by Christ to lead His Church. He is recognized as the first Pope of the Catholic Church.
What is St. Peter the patron saint of?
St. Peter is the patron saint of fishermen, net makers, shipbuilders, and is also invoked for spiritual leadership and strength in faith.
When should I pray the Novena to St. Peter?
You can pray this novena anytime during the year, especially before his feast day on June 29, celebrated with Saint Paul.
How do I pray the Novena to St. Peter?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Present your prayer intention, pray the daily novena prayer, and ask St. Peter to intercede for you before God.
Can I pray the Novena to St. Peter for stronger faith?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena to ask for deeper faith, courage during trials, and strength to remain faithful to Christ.
Why is St. Peter important to Catholics?
St. Peter holds a special place in the Catholic Church as the first Pope and a foundational leader of the early Church. His life teaches us repentance, humility, and trust in God’s mercy.
| Novena Begins: | June 20 |
| Feast Day: | June 29 |
Patron Saint of Fishermen, Net Makers, and Ship Builders
Day 1 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 3 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 4 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 5 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 6 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 7 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 8 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
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