St. Catherine of Siena.

About St. Catherine of Siena

Catherine, the daughter of a

humble tradesman, was raised
up to be the guide and guardian
of the Church in one of the
darkest periods of its history —
the fourteenth century. As a
child, prayer was her delight. She
would say the “Hail Mary” on
each step when she was on the
stairs and was granted in reward a vision of Christ in His glory. When she was only seven years old, she
made a vow of virginity, and afterwards endured bitter persecution for refusing to marry. Our Lord gave her
His Heart in exchange for her own, communicated with her with His own hands, and stamped on
her body the print of His wounds — the stigmata.
At the age of fifteen she entered the Third order of St. Dominic. From her obscure home she was
summoned to defend the Church’s cause.

Armed with Papal authority and accompanied by three clergy, she traveled through Italy, changing
rebellious cities to be obedient to the Holy See and winning hardened souls to God. She found
Gregory XI at Avignon and brought him back to Rome. She was the counselor of Urban VI and
corrected the disloyal cardinals who took part in electing an antipope. Long had she foretold the
terrible schism which began when she died.

Day and night she wept and prayed for unity and peace. But the devil turned the Roman people
against the Pope so that some sought his life. St. Catherine begged Our Lord to prevent this evil crime.

The insurrection was subdued by Catherine’s powerful prayers, but the devil and his minions showed their
revenge by attacking the Saint herself, who gladly gave her life for God and His Church. She died in Rome at
the holy age of thirty-three, A.D. 1380, and was canonized a Saint in 1461. St. Catherine of Siena was
declared the Patron Saint of Rome in 1866, and then of Italy (together with St. Francis of Assisi) in 1939.

St. St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us!

 Short Prayer to Saint Catherine of Siena.

Humble virgin and Doctor of the Church, in thirty-three years you

achieved great perfection and became the counselor of Popes. You
know the temptations of mothers today as well as the dangers that
await unborn infants. Intercede for me that I may avoid miscarriage and
bring forth a healthy baby who will become a true child of God. Also,
pray for all mothers, that they may not resort to abortion but help bring a
new life into the world. Amen.

Novena to St. Catherine of Siena.

St. Catherine of Siena Novena - Day 1

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.
In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . . (State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena - Day 2

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.
Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)
We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena - Day 3

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.
Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena – Day 4

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena - Day 5
Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena – Day 6

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.
In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena – Day 7

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.
Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)
We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena - Day 8

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.
Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . . (State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

St. Catherine of Siena Novena – Day 9

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St.
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an
ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb.

In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church. Father, honor her
merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass
unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the church in word,
deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the
harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls. Grant also to each of us our special
petition . . .(State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…