| Novena Starts: | July 26 |
| Feastday: | August 4 |
| Birth: | 1786, Lyons, France |
| Death: | 1859 |
Patron saint of Parish priests, confessors, Personal Apostolic Administration of Saint John Mary Vianney, Archdiocese of Dubuque, Archdiocese of Kansas City
St. John Vianney Novena
St. John Vianney is the patron saint of parish priests.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
God, you raised up humble St. John Vianney to show what one priest can do. Pour out your graces upon my parish priest, and all priests, that they follow the saint’s example.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I am more open to others about there decernment about becoming a priest My defence for a return of all Christians to the Universal Church established by our Lord Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit and administered by St Peter the Apostle”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Jesus, St. John Vianney was a priest after your own priesthood. Give me the courage to proclaim and live the Gospel boldly, as he did.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Dear St. John Vianney, Today, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Thank you for walking with me through every uncertainty, every delay, and every prayer offered in hope. When I grew weary, God never stopped reminding me that He was already preparing the way. Today, I celebrate a beautiful answer to prayer. Thank you for your faithful intercession and for leading me closer to Jesus throughout this journey. As I begin this new chapter, please continue to pray that I may remain humble, faithful, and guided by God's will in all that I do. Bless my mum and Peach, and hold my dad close in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. May I never forget that every blessing comes from God, and may my life always be a grateful response to His endless love. St. John Vianney, pray for me. Amen. 🙏🏼🤍”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Lord, St. John Vianney sat in the confessional for hours on end. Help me go to Confession frequently and make good confessions, so that I might overcome my faults and grow in holiness.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! Ave Maria Theotokos! Yes, of course & most definitely, St John Vianney, patron of priests will answer my prayer!”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you were gentle with sinners who came to you, seeking the forgiveness of God. Pray that I may be merciful to those who sin against me, and forgive them, remembering how much our Lord has forgiven me of.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Help with my anxiety”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you spent hours in prayer, in quiet contemplation, and so were molded into the shape of Jesus Christ. Help me to learn to pray better and spend time in silence with God.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you for your intercession🙏🏼🙏🏼”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you prized purity of heart highly and led others to purity. Obtain for me the graces I need to conquer all sins against holy purity and resist temptations against this great virtue.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“One of my intentions was for St. John Vianney to help obtain for me God's divine direction and Spirit of discernment in a time of confusion in my life. As I end this novena, I've started seeing light at the end of the tunnel.”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you lived for Heaven and the Beatific Vision with the Holy Trinity, encouraging your flock to do the same. Pray for me, that I won’t be choked by the cares and worries of this world, but will keep my eyes firmly set on Heaven’s unending joy.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I'm at good health and sound mind.”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you fervently received Jesus in the Eucharist at each Mass you celebrated. Pray that I am kept free from mortal sin and obtain for me a share in the devotion with which you received Jesus in the Sacrament.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. John Vianney, you exemplified what a holy priest of Christ should be. Your patience and fortitude in the confessional demonstrated the mercy of God to the penitents who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Like Christ, you were gracious and merciful, yet also you called your flock to repentance and amendment of life. Help me through your powerful intercession along the path to sanctity that our Lord has prepared for me.
In particular, I ask that you obtain for me the graces of
(mention request here…)
Amen.
Holy priest of Ars, your coming to that town was like a spiritual avalanche in a time of great persecution and darkness. Pray for us that in our dark time, the light of Christ shines forth from us and shows the way to Heaven for all to see.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Yes, peace and more peace”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“I am more open to others about there decernment about becoming a priest My defence for a return of all Christians to the Universal Church established by our Lord Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit and administered by St Peter the Apostle”
“Dear St. John Vianney, Today, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. Thank you for walking with me through every uncertainty, every delay, and every prayer offered in hope. When I grew weary, God never stopped reminding me that He was already preparing the way. Today, I celebrate a beautiful answer to prayer. Thank you for your faithful intercession and for leading me closer to Jesus throughout this journey. As I begin this new chapter, please continue to pray that I may remain humble, faithful, and guided by God's will in all that I do. Bless my mum and Peach, and hold my dad close in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. May I never forget that every blessing comes from God, and may my life always be a grateful response to His endless love. St. John Vianney, pray for me. Amen. 🙏🏼🤍”
“GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! Ave Maria Theotokos! Yes, of course & most definitely, St John Vianney, patron of priests will answer my prayer!”
“Help with my anxiety”
“Thank you for your intercession🙏🏼🙏🏼”
“One of my intentions was for St. John Vianney to help obtain for me God's divine direction and Spirit of discernment in a time of confusion in my life. As I end this novena, I've started seeing light at the end of the tunnel.”
“I'm at good health and sound mind.”
“Thank you”
“Yes, peace and more peace”
“My daughter applied to be a pharmacy tech and encountered some glitches so was delayed. She got word she now her has pharmacy tech license. Amen!”
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More About St. John Vianney
John Vianney was born in 1786 near Lyons, France. It was just a few years prior to the French Revolution and the execution of countless priests, nuns, religious, and faithful Catholics.
But the evil events of the French Revolution and Reign of Terror only strengthened Vianney’s faith, and upon reception of his first Communion he heard God’s call to the priesthood. In 1815, he was ordained a priest, and he marched to the small town of Ars, to be the priest.
The townspeople had never seen anything like Fr. Vianney. He prayed constantly; he adored our Lord day and night and reverently said Mass.
He talked of Jesus to them, and of Heaven and Hell. He preached the Gospel with power and clarity and the town was moved to repentance and faith. He continually fasted and and did penance for the sake of his flock.
His Christlike counsel and love in the confessional brought people to Ars in droves, eventually leading hundreds of thousands each year to make a pilgrimage there, hoping to receive renewal and graces from encountering the holy priest.
He died a holy death on August 4th, 1859. He is the patron saint of parish priests.
