About the Novena
The St. Joseph Vaz Novena is a powerful nine-day Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of St. Joseph Vaz, the Apostle of Sri Lanka and a courageous missionary priest. Catholics pray this novena for missionary zeal, steadfast faith, courage during trials, and the grace to share the Gospel with love and boldness. Through his intercession, many seek spiritual strength and deeper devotion to Christ.
What is the St. Joseph Vaz Novena?
The St. Joseph Vaz Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion seeking the intercession of St. Joseph Vaz for courage, faith, missionary zeal, and spiritual strength.
Who was St. Joseph Vaz?
St. Joseph Vaz was an Oratorian priest and missionary from Goa who courageously brought the Catholic faith to Sri Lanka during persecution.
What is St. Joseph Vaz the patron saint of?
St. Joseph Vaz is best known as the patron and Apostle of Sri Lanka and is often invoked by missionaries and those spreading the Gospel.
When should I pray the St. Joseph Vaz Novena?
You can pray this novena at any time of the year, especially before his feast day on January 16 or when seeking courage in evangelization.
How do I pray the St. Joseph Vaz Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Offer your prayer intention, pray the daily novena prayer, and ask St. Joseph Vaz to intercede for you before God.
Can I pray this novena for missionary work?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for boldness in sharing the faith, perseverance in ministry, and strength during spiritual challenges.
Why is St. Joseph Vaz important to Catholics?
St. Joseph Vaz is important because of his heroic missionary work, faithfulness during persecution, and tireless dedication to spreading the Gospel.
| Novena Begins: | January 7 |
| Feast Day: | January 16 |
Patron Saint of Sri Lanka
Day 1 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Joseph Vaz Novena
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, may we too glorify You by our lives as St. Joseph Vaz did.
Grant us, we pray, Your grace, that we may, in union with the Church throughout the world, sing a new song to You and declare Your glory to all the ends of the earth.
May the prayer of St. Joseph Vaz intercede on our behalf and assist us in imitating his zeal and love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father…
Say 1: Hail Mary…
Say 1: Glory Be…
Leave us your prayers…