Novena to Saint John Vianney

Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days (ideally July 27–August 4). Each day, say the day's invocation and the prayer to the Curé of Ars. --- DAY 1 — Confession O Curé of Ars, help me prepare my heart well for the sacrament of reconciliation. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 2 — Conversion O John Vianney, obtain sincere conversion for sinners. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 3 — Prayer O Curé of Ars, teach me to persevere in daily prayer. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 4 — Priests O holy parish priest, pray for all priests and bishops of the Church. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 5 — Humility O Curé of Ars, grant me humility to recognize my dependence on God. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 6 — Penance O John Vianney, strengthen my willingness for penance and mortification. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 7 — Charity O Curé of Ars, enkindle in me love for neighbor and service to the Church. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 8 — Perseverance O holy parish priest, sustain me in fidelity to grace until the end. Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 9 — Graces O Curé of Ars, present to God the request I carry in my heart (mention your request). Almighty and merciful God, who didst bestow upon the blessed Curé of Ars wonderful pastoral zeal and great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession, our parish priests may be able to gain the souls of their brethren for Christ (mention your request). Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.