About the Novena
The St. Timothy Novena is a powerful nine-day Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of St. Timothy, a faithful disciple of Christ and close companion of St. Paul. Catholics pray this novena for stronger faith, spiritual courage, wisdom, perseverance, and the grace to remain faithful to God’s calling.
What is the St. Timothy Novena?
The St. Timothy Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer devotion seeking the intercession of St. Timothy for faith, courage, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
Who was St. Timothy?
St. Timothy was an early Christian bishop and close companion of St. Paul. He helped spread the Gospel and played an important role in the early Church.
What is St. Timothy the patron saint of?
Invoked against stomach and intestinal disorders
When should I pray the St. Timothy Novena?
You can pray this novena at any time of the year, especially before his feast day on January 26 or when seeking spiritual strength
How do I pray the St. Timothy Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Offer your prayer intention, pray the daily novena prayer, and ask St. Timothy to intercede for you.
Can I pray the St. Timothy Novena for courage?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for courage, stronger faith, wisdom, and perseverance during trials.
Why is St. Timothy important to Catholics?
St. Timothy is admired for his faithful service, humility, and dedication to Christ. His life encourages Catholics to remain steadfast in faith and boldly live the Gospel.
| Novena Begins: | January 17 |
| Feast Day: | January 26 |
Patron Saint of Stomach Issues
Day 1 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Timothy Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Timothy, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me, that I too may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity with you in Heaven.
Obtain for me a lively faith, that I may see all persons, things, and events in the light of Almighty God. Help me to be generous in sacrificing the passing things of this world for the sake of my eternal salvation, as you so faithfully did.
Set my heart on fire with love for Jesus Christ, that I may hunger for His Sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His Kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, assist me in fulfilling my duties toward God, myself, and my neighbor. Obtain for me the virtue of purity, a deep confidence in the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the strength to resist every temptation.
Protect me this day and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin and guide me along the path of holiness.
Obtain for me the grace of a holy and peaceful death, so that I may one day join you in praising God forever in Heaven.
(Mention your intention here.)
St. Timothy, pray for us. Amen.
Pray One: Our Father…
Pray One: Hail Mary…
Pray One: Glory Be…
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