For Catholics, a novena is nine-days of prayer for thanksgiving or intercession. A novena can be prayed at any time, but is most commonly prayed in the nine days leading up to the feast day of a saint or a solemnity on the Church calendar.
The Capuchins shared this new novena prayer in 2025. We invite you to pray along with us during the Blessed Solanus Casey Novena, July 22-30, or at any time you feel called to pray following the example of Blessed Solanus. The prayer is meant to be prayed in a call-and-response fashion, but can be prayed individually simply by praying both parts of the prayer together. In prior years, the Litany of Loreto was prayed during the July 22-30 Novena of Blessed Solanus Casey leading up to the feast.
For information on Masses and events at the Solanus Casey Center during this year’s Blessed Solanus Casey Novena, visit our calendar.
Novena prayer
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Leader: O Blessed Solanus, Patron of the sick and the poor! By your word and deed, you followed Christ, who said, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Mt 25:40). O Blessed Porter of Divine Graces, you welcomed, consoled, listened to, and prayed for the numerous sick and the poor, and obtained the miracles of God for them. Impoverished by the ailments of my body, mind, and spirit, I come to you seeking the healing God desires for me.
All: Father Solanus, trusting in the power of your intercession, we pray to you for…
Day 1
…those who feel lost or insignificant, that they may find their true worth in the kingdom of heaven. We humbly ask that you present our petition to God, trusting in His divine will and mercy. Amen. (Repeat at the end of each day)
Day 2
…those who grieve. Console them and turn their sorrow into hope. (We humbly…)
Day 3
…ourselves. Teach us humility and gentleness, that we may treat each other with respect and kindness. (We humbly…)
Day 4
…ourselves. Fill us with a desire for justice and guide us to act according to your will. (We humbly…)
Day 5
…ourselves. Help us to be compassionate, and to forgive others as we have been forgiven. (We humbly…)
Day 6
…ourselves. Purify our hearts, that we may see you in all things. (We humbly…)
Day 7
…ourselves. Make us instruments of your peace, and help us to reconcile with one another. (We humbly…)
Day 8
…those who suffer for their faith. Give them strength and grant them the courage to stand firm in the face of adversity. (We humbly…)
Litany of Blessed Solanus Casey
Lord, have mercy (2x), Christ, have mercy (2x),
Lord, have mercy (2x),
Christ hear us,
Christ graciously hear us,
Blessed Solanus, lover of Jesus
and Mary… Pray for us.
Blessed Solanus, follower of Francis
of Assisi… Pray for us.
Blessed Solanus, comfort for the
sick and the poor… Pray for us.
Blessed Solanus, model of meekness
and humility… Pray for us.
Blessed Solanus, example of trust
in God’s love… Pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins
of the world… Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of
the world… Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins
of the world… Have mercy on us.
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey
O God, I adore You. I give myself to You.
May I be the person You want me to be,
and May Your will be done in my life today.
I thank You for the gifts You gave Father Solanus.
If it is Your Will, bless us with the Canonization of
Father Solanus so that others may imitate
and carry on his love for all the poor and
suffering of our world.
As he joyfully accepted Your divine plans,
I ask You, according to Your Will, to hear my prayer for… (your intention)
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
“Blessed be God in all His Designs.”
Leader: Pray for us Blessed Solanus Casey…
All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader: Let us pray. O God, we give you thanks for all the ways Your holiness shines forth in the humble life of our Capuchin Brother, Blessed Solanus Casey. Help us not to simply admire him, but to learn from him, so we too may become like him. Open us to all the graces You are giving to us on our earthly pilgrimage, as we place our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.