Novena to Joan of Arc

The novena to Saint Joan of Arc begins tomorrow, May 21st.

The novena to Saint Joan of Arc—an important patron saint of our community—begins tomorrow, May 21st.

Saint Joan’s legacy is one of fierce trust, prophetic courage, and unwavering faith. Her life reminds us that God sometimes calls us to take bold steps that the world may not understand—steps that may even appear to end in failure. But with God, nothing is wasted. Even what seems like defeat can bear lasting and transformative fruit.

St. Joan of Arc clock at Saint Thérèse’s childhood home in Lisieux, France

Though young and without influence, Joan listened to God’s will and responded with a courage that defied fear and cold rationalism. In this way, she lived the little way of confidence in God, not shrinking from danger but stepping forward in obedience and love.

Her bold witness calls us to live with that same courage: to choose truth even when it costs us, to stand with the vulnerable even when it isolates us, and to trust God’s voice even when the path is unclear.

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We invite you to join us in praying our novena prayer to Saint Joan, written in the spirit of our charism:

Novena to Saint Joan of Arc

O Saint Joan of Arc, in the name of Jesus,

I ask you to bring my prayers before the throne of God,

in confidence and trust.

Intercede for me, holy and courageous saint,

in all my suffering and needs.

Please pray especially for [name your intention].

Joan, I beg you to take me under your protection,

that I may follow in your footsteps:

to do God’s will no matter the consequences,

to speak truth boldly,

to courageously take up just causes,

and to stand with the suffering—

especially those who suffer from abuse by members of the Church, as you did.

Prisoner for the love of Christ, may we,

who are held captive by fear, misery, and affliction,

unlock these dungeons

with the key of uniting our sufferings to the Cross,

by which you escaped victorious and unscathed

from the injustices and cruelty of hypocrites.

O most powerful Joan of Arc,

combat with your prayers any evil at work

in my own heart and in the hearts of all members of the Church.

Pray for all those who suffer unjustly,

and obtain for all of us the grace to win the greatest battle:

to remain alongside Jesus, even when the cost is high—

so that we may join you one day in heaven.

Amen.

Entering Joan of Arc’s childhood home in Domrémy, France