St. Alphonsus Liguori
(1696–1787)
Feast Day: August 1 (August 2- General Roman Calendar)
Patron of: Confessors, moral theologians, and arthritis sufferers
St. Alphonsus Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, and founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). Born near Naples in 1696, he was a brilliant lawyer by the age of 19 but left the legal profession after a spiritual awakening, choosing instead to serve God.
Ordained a priest in 1726, Alphonsus had a deep compassion for the poor, the sick, and the spiritually lost. He preached parish missions, heard countless confessions, and wrote over 100 spiritual and theological works, including The Glories of Mary and Moral Theology, which became a cornerstone of Catholic teaching.
St. Alphonsus emphasized God’s mercy and the importance of prayer, especially devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Blessed Sacrament. Despite suffering from severe arthritis later in life, he remained faithful in service until his death in 1787.
He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1871 for his contributions to Catholic moral theology and spirituality.
Who was Saint Alphonsus Liguori?
St. Alphonsus Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, prolific spiritual writer, and founder of the Redemptorists. He is one of the Church’s Doctors and is especially known for teaching about God’s mercy and compassionate moral guidance.
What is St. Alphonsus Liguori the patron saint of?
St. Alphonsus is the patron saint of:
- Moral theologians
- Confessors
- Vocations
- Theologians
- People suffering from arthritis and chronic illness
What do people pray for in the St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena?
Many Catholics pray this novena for:
- Physical healing
- Strength during illness
- Patience in suffering
- Trust in God’s will
- Growth in holiness
- Guidance in making moral decisions
When is the feast day of Saint Alphonsus Liguori?
His feast day is celebrated on August 2.
Why should I pray the St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena?
The St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena is a powerful devotion for anyone seeking healing, perseverance, and a deeper trust in God’s mercy. His example encourages us to unite our sufferings with Christ, rely on God’s grace, and faithfully serve others with love.
| Novena Begins: | July 24 |
| Feast Day: | August 2 |
Day 1 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena
Let us begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glorious Saint Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and the sick, throughout your life you devoted yourself with heroic charity to relieving both the spiritual and bodily sufferings of those in need.
Full of confidence in your compassionate care for the sick, and knowing that you yourself patiently bore the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need.
(Mention your request here…)
Loving father of the suffering, Saint Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my affliction.
Ask God to grant me good health, if it is His holy will. If not, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with patience and to unite my sufferings with those of my crucified Savior and His Sorrowful Mother, for the greater glory of God, for the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world, for the needs of the Church and this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Amen.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
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