| Novena Starts: | September 18 |
| Feastday: | September 27 |
| Birth: | 0 |
| Death: | 50 |
Patron saint of sailors, coastal communities, those in need of guidance, and travelers
Our Lady Star of the Sea Novena
Our Lady, Star of the Sea is a title given to the Virgin Mary originating in a translation by St. Jerome. Pray this novena for sailors, coastal communities, those in need of guidance, and travelers.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA Thank you 🙏 for answering my prayers. You were my only hope…and you came through for my at my lowest. I am so grateful, my rent is fully paid and settled. This is like a miracle. I paid my house rent in full. I paid at once. You saved me from shame and humiliation. Thank you 🙏 so much I am grateful”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Hello, hope you’re doing well!! Good news, I completed this novena right in time for Psalm 25 on September 27th and this psalm just fits so well with this Marian title!!! “Make known to me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths” (Psalm 25:4) I’ve used this psalm already multiple times this week!! Mary the Star of the Sea always guides us to Jesus and I look forward to being guided more to Jesus! Thank you God for leading me to Psalm 25 and Mary Star of the Sea! Mary Star of the Sea, pray for us!!! :)”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“These are on going requests and petitions to our Savior, I continue to grow in faith. I am grateful for 11 months of continuos freedom from 55+ years of various forms of sexual addiction and 44yrs of continuous sobriety and a life time of spiritual growth”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I believe Our Lady will light our path and guide us towards the path that God intends.”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Prayers some have been answered and I believe amen 🙏 you will take care of everything I pray for”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you Mother for always interceding for us and drawing us closer to your son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Celebrating boat ride and star gazing today. Beautiful news story about a navy ship returning after a long deployment. Praise Jesus for the timing. Amen”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“She continues to lovingly intercede!”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Ave Maris Stella
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.
Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Til we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
Amen.
Prayer of Pope John Paul II
Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life’s journey, that in heart and mind, word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?
(mention request here…)
Our Lady of Peace,
pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea,
guide us!
Our Lady, Star of the Sea,
pray for seafarers,
pray for us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My mother traveled to Denver and back safe and sound.”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA Thank you 🙏 for answering my prayers. You were my only hope…and you came through for my at my lowest. I am so grateful, my rent is fully paid and settled. This is like a miracle. I paid my house rent in full. I paid at once. You saved me from shame and humiliation. Thank you 🙏 so much I am grateful”
“Hello, hope you’re doing well!! Good news, I completed this novena right in time for Psalm 25 on September 27th and this psalm just fits so well with this Marian title!!! “Make known to me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths” (Psalm 25:4) I’ve used this psalm already multiple times this week!! Mary the Star of the Sea always guides us to Jesus and I look forward to being guided more to Jesus! Thank you God for leading me to Psalm 25 and Mary Star of the Sea! Mary Star of the Sea, pray for us!!! :)”
“These are on going requests and petitions to our Savior, I continue to grow in faith. I am grateful for 11 months of continuos freedom from 55+ years of various forms of sexual addiction and 44yrs of continuous sobriety and a life time of spiritual growth”
“I believe Our Lady will light our path and guide us towards the path that God intends.”
“Prayers some have been answered and I believe amen 🙏 you will take care of everything I pray for”
“Thank you Mother for always interceding for us and drawing us closer to your son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Celebrating boat ride and star gazing today. Beautiful news story about a navy ship returning after a long deployment. Praise Jesus for the timing. Amen”
“She continues to lovingly intercede!”
“My mother traveled to Denver and back safe and sound.”
“I am waiting for a miracle. For none has ever been forgotten when we called for you Our Mother. Have mercy on me.”
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