Novena To St. Paul, the Apostle (January 16 – January 25)

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Many pray this powerful Novena to the Patron of conversions, for the conversion of families and friends, as well as one’s deepened conversion.

Day One: Today we pray for our own deeper conversion. May we be tireless apostles for the Gospel and emulate St. Paul’s profound love of Christ.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Two: Today we pray for the conversion of all who have fallen away from the Church. Particularly, we ask through the powerful intercession of St. Paul that our family members and friends will return to the Sacraments.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Three: Today we pray for the deeper conversion of all priests and deacons who are entrusted with proclaiming the Word of God, that they may be renewed in their love of Scripture and inspired by the Holy Spirit to communicate that love to all the faithful.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Four: Today we pray for the conversion of non-Christians. May the intercession of St. Paul guide all peoples to the saving message of Jesus Christ.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Five: Today we pray for all missionaries, that they, like St. Paul, may endure all hardships for the sake of God’s glory and never cease to trust in His providence.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Six: Today we pray for the conversion of all who violate the dignity of the unborn, that through the intercession of St. Paul, they may mercifully recognize the sanctity of all human life.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Seven: Today we pray for the deeper conversion of all who study and teach Scripture, that their encounter with the Living Word will bear fruit in the lives of countless others.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Eight: Today we pray for the conversion of all who persecute Christians, that like St. Paul, they may experience the person of Christ unmistakable and repent.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

Day Nine: Today we pray for the staff of the St. Paul Center, our Fellows, and all of our benefactors. May the intercession of St. Paul guide all of us as we seek to spread devotion and understanding of Sacred Scripture in the Church.

Say 1 Our Father…

Say 1 Hail Mary… and

Say 1 Glory Be…

O St. Paul, the Apostle,
preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles,
intercede for us to God, who chose you.
You are a vessel of election,
O St. Paul, the Apostle.

R: Preacher of truth to the whole world.

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Let us pray:

O God, you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle Paul.
Let the power of his intercession with you
help us who venerate his memory this day.

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