Novena to Saint Anne

Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days (ideally July 18–26). Each day, say the day's invocation and the traditional prayer to St. Anne. --- DAY 1 — Family O Saint Anne, bless my family and keep our homes in God's grace. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 2 — Parents O Saint Anne, intercede for all parents who raise their children in the faith. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 3 — Grandparents O Saint Anne, console grandparents and grant them wisdom to pass on the faith. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 4 — Children O Saint Anne, protect children and youth and lead them to Christ. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 5 — Marriages O Saint Anne, bless Christian spouses and strengthen the sacrament of matrimony. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 6 — Widows and widowers O Saint Anne, consoler of widows, help those who bear the sorrow of loss. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 7 — Pregnancy O Saint Anne, accompany expectant mothers and ask God for health for mothers and children. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 8 — Conversion O Saint Anne, obtain conversion for those who are far from God and the Church. Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 9 — Graces O Saint Anne, present to God the request I carry in my heart (mention your request). Remember, good Saint Anne, whose name signifies grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O good and tender Mother. I take refuge at your feet, a sinner, and dare to appear before you (mention your request). Do not reject my petitions, good Saint Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, but hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.