About St. John Fisher Novena
The Saint John Fisher Novena is a powerful nine-day Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of St. John Fisher, the courageous bishop and martyr who remained faithful to Christ and His Church even unto death. Catholics pray this novena for courage, steadfast faith, wisdom, perseverance, and the grace to remain faithful to God during trials and persecution.
What is the Saint John Fisher Novena?
The Saint John Fisher Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion seeking the intercession of St. John Fisher for courage, faithfulness, wisdom, and spiritual strength.
Who was St. John Fisher?
St. John Fisher was an English bishop, theologian, and martyr who defended the Catholic faith during the reign of Henry VIII. He was executed for refusing to accept the king as head of the Church in England.
What is St. John Fisher the patron saint of?
St. John Fisher is often invoked by bishops, theologians, teachers, and those seeking courage to remain faithful to the truth.
When should I pray the Saint John Fisher Novena?
You can pray this novena at any time of the year, especially before his feast day on June 22 or when seeking strength during trials.
How do I pray the Saint John Fisher Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Offer your prayer intention, pray the daily novena prayer, and ask St. John Fisher to intercede for you before God.
Can I pray the Saint John Fisher Novena for courage?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for courage, steadfast faith, perseverance, and strength to stand firm in truth.
Why is St. John Fisher important to Catholics?
St. John Fisher is admired for his unwavering loyalty to Christ and the Church. His martyrdom reminds Catholics to remain faithful to truth, even in the face of persecution.
| Novena Begins: | June 13 |
| Feast Day: | June 22 |
Patron Saint of Diocese of Rochester
Day 1 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. John Fisher Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work.
The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant; change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones.
Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors—watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat—which also shall not fear the threatening of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name.
Amen.
Saint John Fisher, pray for us.
(Mention your request here…)
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
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