St. Elizabeth Novena – Traditional Catholic Prayer for Families, Pregnancy & Trust in God

About St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth was the wife of St. Zechariah and the mother of St. John the Baptist. Although she and her husband had long been unable to have children, God answered their prayers in His perfect time. Elizabeth conceived John through God’s miraculous intervention, preparing the way for the coming of Jesus Christ.

During the Visitation, she was filled with the Holy Spirit and became the first person recorded in Scripture to publicly proclaim the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of the Lord. Her humility, joy, and unwavering trust continue to inspire Christians throughout the world.

Who was St. Elizabeth?

St. Elizabeth was the wife of St. Zechariah and the mother of St. John the Baptist. She is honored for her great faith, humility, and trust in God’s promises.

What is the St. Elizabeth Novena for?

Catholics pray the St. Elizabeth Novena for pregnancy, fertility, safe childbirth, mothers, families, married couples, patience, hope, and trust in God’s providence.

Is St. Elizabeth the patron saint of pregnancy?

Although she is not the universal patron saint of pregnancy, many Catholics seek St. Elizabeth’s intercession because of her miraculous conception of St. John the Baptist and her example as a holy wife and mother.

Why is St. Elizabeth important in the Bible?

St. Elizabeth played a central role in salvation history as the mother of St. John the Baptist. Filled with the Holy Spirit, she recognized Jesus in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary and proclaimed Mary blessed among women.

When is the feast of St. Elizabeth?

In the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of St. Elizabeth is celebrated on November 5. Some Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches commemorate her on different dates.

Novena Begins: October 27
Feast Day: November 5

Day 1: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 2: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 3: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 4: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 5: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 6: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 7: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 8: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

Day 9: Novena to St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O glorious St. Elizabeth, chosen by God to be the mother of St. John the Baptist, thou didst trust in the Lord even when hope seemed lost. In thy old age, the Almighty blessed thee with a son who prepared the way for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, thou didst recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and joyfully proclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” Through thy faith, humility, and steadfast confidence in God’s promises, thou didst become a shining example for all who seek to follow His holy will.

Loving St. Elizabeth, I turn to thee with confidence and ask for thy powerful intercession.

(Mention your request here…)

Pray that I may always trust in God’s perfect timing, remain faithful during trials, and never lose hope in His loving providence. Obtain for me the grace to grow in humility, patience, and charity, that I may faithfully serve Christ all the days of my life.

Help married couples to grow in love and holiness. Intercede for families, for those longing for the gift of children, and for all expectant mothers, that they may experience God’s loving care and protection.

May I, like thee, rejoice in the presence of Christ and proclaim His greatness with a faithful heart. Lead me always to Jesus through the example of thy holy life.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

Pray One: Our Father…

Pray One: Hail Mary…

Pray One: Glory Be…

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