| Novena Starts: | August 5 |
| Feastday: | August 14 |
| Birth: | 1894 |
| Death: | 1941 |
Patron saint of the pro-life movement, political prisoners, amateur-radio operators, drug addicts, and families.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Novena
St Maximilian Kolbe was Polish Franciscan friar, martyr, and saint who gave his life for a fellow prisoner in Auschwitz during World War II. Pray this novena for drug addicts, prisoners, families, and the pro-life movement.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My dearest St. Maximilian Kolbe, thank you for walking with me through these nine days. When I began your novena, I simply wanted to know you better, to understand the saint who loved Jesus and the Immaculata so completely. Somehow, along the way, I felt you becoming a little more familiar to my heart. Thank you for accompanying me into this new journey and for praying over the hopes, fears, uncertainties, and little things I carried quietly in my heart. So much has already fallen into place, and I can only look back with gratitude. Thank you especially for bringing me closer to Mama. Teach me to love her as you did, to surrender more completely, and to trust God even when I cannot see what comes next. I may have begun this novena wanting to know you, but I hope it is only the beginnin…”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“STILL WAITING ON GOD”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My God daughter's successful operation and recovery, my family praying together.”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Tunde has shown signs that he is interested in me by wanting me to meet his mum… Thank you for your intercession St Maximilian Kolbe 🙏”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“During the novena I observed that I started praying the rosary differently. Praise God. St Maximilian Kolbe Pray 🙏 for us.”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
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 cousins unexpectedly reached out to me after praying for my family. I was also asked to be the Godmother to one of my baby cousins ❤️ Feeling blessed!”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My hope is that abortion rights across the country will be stopped especially in my home state of CT and I hope that the pro life groups like the Knights of Columbus, 40 days for life and Democrats for life will continue speaking out against abortion rights and hopefully they’ll continue protesting against abortion rights and be successful in the end.”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“St Maximilian is a most powerful intercessor always with Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception & from the Uncreated Immaculate Conception - the Holy Ghost for our times!... AMDG Ave Maria Theotokos”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said, greater love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends, through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions:
(mention request here…)
For the Grace to Love Our Lady and Fellow Man as Generously as St. Kolbe Did:
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world.
He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary x3
Glory Be
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“What I prayed for is in progress ❤️”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“My dearest St. Maximilian Kolbe, thank you for walking with me through these nine days. When I began your novena, I simply wanted to know you better, to understand the saint who loved Jesus and the Immaculata so completely. Somehow, along the way, I felt you becoming a little more familiar to my heart. Thank you for accompanying me into this new journey and for praying over the hopes, fears, uncertainties, and little things I carried quietly in my heart. So much has already fallen into place, and I can only look back with gratitude. Thank you especially for bringing me closer to Mama. Teach me to love her as you did, to surrender more completely, and to trust God even when I cannot see what comes next. I may have begun this novena wanting to know you, but I hope it is only the beginnin…”
“STILL WAITING ON GOD”
“My God daughter's successful operation and recovery, my family praying together.”
“Tunde has shown signs that he is interested in me by wanting me to meet his mum… Thank you for your intercession St Maximilian Kolbe 🙏”
“During the novena I observed that I started praying the rosary differently. Praise God. St Maximilian Kolbe Pray 🙏 for us.”
“One of my cousins unexpectedly reached out to me after praying for my family. I was also asked to be the Godmother to one of my baby cousins ❤️ Feeling blessed!”
“My hope is that abortion rights across the country will be stopped especially in my home state of CT and I hope that the pro life groups like the Knights of Columbus, 40 days for life and Democrats for life will continue speaking out against abortion rights and hopefully they’ll continue protesting against abortion rights and be successful in the end.”
“St Maximilian is a most powerful intercessor always with Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception & from the Uncreated Immaculate Conception - the Holy Ghost for our times!... AMDG Ave Maria Theotokos”
“What I prayed for is in progress ❤️”
“God blesses me everyday”
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More About St Maximilian Kolbe
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