There are times in life when our backs are turned to the wall, all hope is lost, human knowledge is exhausted and all we need is that divine strike that turns the table around. That’s where Our Lady of Perpetual Help steps in. She’s not just a beautiful title of Mary; she’s a mighty intercessor who rushes to our aid when we cry out in faith.
This novena isn’t just repetition; it is what I call a spiritual conversation with a loving Mother who will point us to the Father. Her images are not just mere portraits but powerful insights for help. Her eyes meet ours, assuring us of maternal protection. Her hands hold Jesus, but He clings to her like a child needing safety. We can do the same.
This article includes Novena Prayer To Our Lady Of Perpetual Help to help you seek guidance for life from the scriptures.
1. Novena Prayer for Strength in Trials
O Mother of Perpetual Help, when burdens weigh heavy and hope feels distant, come to my aid. Just as you stood beside Jesus at the foot of the Cross, stand beside me now. I surrender this trial to your maternal care. Strengthen my faith and help me trust God’s plan even when I do not understand.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.” – Psalm 55:22
Mary, you never abandon those who call upon you. Teach me to persevere like you did. May your powerful intercession lift my spirit and lead me closer to Christ. I believe that with you, nothing is truly lost. Hold my hand, Mother, and walk with me. Amen.
2. Novena Prayer for Healing and Restoration
Dear Mother of Perpetual Help, I come to you burdened by sickness and pain—whether in body, mind, or spirit. You who bore the Christ, the Divine Healer, intercede for me. Stretch your healing hands over my wounds. Wrap me in the mantle of your mercy, and restore what has been broken.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
“By His wounds you have been healed.” – 1 Peter 2:24
I trust in your nearness, Mary, especially in moments of weakness. Like the hemorrhaging woman who reached for Jesus’ robe, I reach for your help, believing healing flows through your Son. Comfort me, strengthen me, and renew me. Amen.
3. Novena Prayer for Family Unity
Mother of Perpetual Help, you know the beauty and burden of family life. You held your Son close, raised Him in love, and watched over Joseph in peace. I ask you to bring unity and peace to my family. Heal the rifts, soften our hearts, and restore our love.
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
“Love one another deeply, from the heart.” – 1 Peter 1:22
Teach us to forgive as Jesus forgives. Let no pride, anger, or bitterness divide us. Mary, hold my family beneath your mantle. Guard our hearts, and let Christ reign in our home. Amen.
4. Novena Prayer for Financial Breakthrough
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I turn to you in my financial need. I am overwhelmed by debt, uncertainty, and scarcity. You who provided for your family with trust and wisdom, intercede for me before your Son. May God’s abundance replace my lack, and may peace fill my heart.
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” – Psalm 23:1
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Help me to be a faithful steward, wise in spending and generous in giving. Guide me toward honest work, provision, and peace of mind. Mary, you are Mother of Providence—let me never be ashamed to ask. Amen.
5. Novena Prayer for Discernment and Guidance
Mother Mary, you always said “Yes” to God, even when the path was uncertain. Today, I seek your help in discerning His will. The choices before me seem overwhelming. Be my guide, O Lady of Perpetual Help. Show me the way that leads to life.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” – Isaiah 30:21
Let your hand lead me toward the will of God. Speak to my heart, silence my fear, and give me clarity. Jesus is the Way—point me to Him, and I will follow. Amen.
6. Novena Prayer for Protection from Evil
Holy Mother, you crushed the head of the serpent and protected your Son from the wrath of Herod. Guard me now from every evil, visible and invisible. I claim your powerful intercession against harm, deceit, temptation, and spiritual danger.
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.” – Psalm 121:7
“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
Mary, terror of demons and refuge of the weary, cover me in your mantle. Place the cross of Christ between me and all enemies. May angels surround me as I walk in faith. Amen.
7. Novena Prayer for Peace of Mind
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I lay my anxious thoughts before you. My mind is restless, my heart uncertain. You who pondered God’s mysteries in silence and peace, calm the storm within me. Help me find stillness in God’s presence.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.” – Isaiah 26:3
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6
Mary, bring me into your quiet trust. Remind me that God’s love surrounds me always. Let your presence still my soul. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is near—I choose His peace today. Amen.
8. Novena Prayer for Trust in God’s Timing
Mother of Perpetual Help, you trusted God’s timing even when you didn’t understand. From the Annunciation to the Cross, you waited in faith. Teach me to trust when answers are delayed. Help me to wait with peace, not anxiety; with hope, not doubt.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” – Lamentations 3:25
Mary, assure me that no prayer goes unheard, no tear unnoticed. Guide me in patience and surrender. Remind me that God’s delay is not denial. Hold my heart steady until His perfect will is revealed. In waiting, may I grow in holiness and joy. Amen.
9. Novena Prayer for Marital Blessings
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, bless and protect marriages with your maternal intercession. Be with husbands and wives struggling to understand, forgive, and love. Where hearts have grown distant, rekindle affection. Where wounds have formed, bring healing.
“Love is patient, love is kind… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4,7
“What God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9
Mary, you walked faithfully with Joseph in love and hardship. Be the heart of our homes and the anchor of our promises. Teach us mutual sacrifice, kindness, and respect. Strengthen our covenant with grace. May our marriage glorify God and mirror Christ’s love. Amen.
10. Novena Prayer for Children and Future Generations
Mother Mary, I entrust my children—and those yet to come—to your perpetual help. Watch over them as you watched over Jesus. Guide their steps, protect their innocence, and lead them to walk in God’s truth.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” – 3 John 1:4
Place your hand over my children, shielding them from harm and temptation. Where I cannot go, you can. Form them in faith, wisdom, and purpose. May they grow in holiness and become lights in the world. I surrender them into your loving arms. Amen.
11. Novena Prayer for Forgiveness and Mercy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I confess the sins that weigh down my soul. Help me to seek God’s mercy with humility and courage. Teach me to forgive those who have hurt me, and to forgive myself for past mistakes.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.” – 1 John 1:9
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
Mary, you stood at the foot of the Cross where mercy flowed freely. Remind me that no sin is too great for God’s love. Help me release all bitterness and embrace newness of life in Christ. Amen.
12. Novena Prayer for Vocational Clarity
Mother of Perpetual Help, help me discover my true calling—whether to marriage, religious life, single life, or service. Let me hear the gentle whisper of God’s purpose for me. Quiet every fear and doubt.
“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” – 1 Samuel 3:10
Like you responded with a faithful “yes,” help me to do the same. Guide my thoughts and desires toward the will of God. Bless my journey with clarity, peace, and holy direction. With you by my side, I will not be afraid. Amen.
13. Novena Prayer for Success in Exams or Endeavors
Mother Mary, I bring before you my efforts—my studies, my job, my aspirations. I ask your intercession for success and favor. Bless my mind with wisdom, my heart with peace, and my hands with diligence.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
“The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6
May I not rely on my strength alone, but trust in the grace of God through your intercession. Help me avoid distractions and discouragement. May my work be fruitful, my exams successful, and my dreams aligned with God’s will. Amen.
14. Novena Prayer for Deliverance from Addiction
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I come with a heavy heart, chained by addiction. I need your help, Mother. Intercede for me before the throne of grace. Ask your Son to break these chains and restore me to freedom.
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Mary, you saw Jesus free the possessed, the broken, the shamed. I believe He can heal me too. Be with me in every moment of temptation. Wrap me in your mantle of strength. I surrender all cravings and shame to Jesus. Amen.
15. Novena Prayer for Hope in Despair
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I come to you feeling lost, abandoned, and overwhelmed. My soul aches, and darkness surrounds me. Be my light, Mother, when everything seems uncertain. Show me that there is still hope through Christ your Son.
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him.” – Psalm 42:11
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” – Isaiah 40:31
Mary, your heart was pierced with sorrow, yet you never gave up on God’s promise. Teach me to cling to that same hope, no matter how deep my sorrow. Lift me out of despair, and anchor my heart in Jesus, the Light of the World. Amen.
16. Novena Prayer for Peace in the Home
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I lift up my home to you. Let your presence bring peace to every room, calm to every heart, and love to every word spoken here. Where there is tension, sow serenity. Where there is division, unite us.
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” – Isaiah 32:18
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
Holy Mother, make our home a small Nazareth—filled with faith, prayer, and joy. Drive away every spirit of strife and replace it with gentleness. May we always welcome Jesus into our midst, through your perpetual help. Amen.
17. Novena Prayer for Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Blessed Mother, I pause to say thank you. Thank you for your constant intercession, your loving presence, and your faithfulness to all who call upon you. I see your fingerprints in every answered prayer and in the strength I’ve received along the way.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Help me to live in gratitude, even when life is hard. Let my heart overflow with thanksgiving, and my lips never tire of praising God. You are the cause of our joy—remind me daily to count my blessings and smile. Amen.
18. Novena Prayer for Faith in God’s Promises
Mother of Perpetual Help, help me to believe when my faith wavers. I know God’s Word is true, but sometimes I struggle to hold on. Strengthen my trust in His promises, just as you trusted from the manger to the Cross.
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” – Luke 1:45
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 1:20
When I am tempted to doubt, whisper reminders of God’s faithfulness into my soul. Help me to walk by faith, not by sight. Let your example inspire me to say “yes” even when I don’t have all the answers. Amen.
19. Novena Prayer for the Dying and Souls in Purgatory
Holy Mother, I pray for those who are near death and for the souls in purgatory. Be near to them, just as you were near Jesus in His final agony. May they know the peace of your presence and the mercy of your Son.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” – Psalm 116:15
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die.” – John 11:25
Comfort those who are dying and bring hope to grieving hearts. For the souls in purgatory, I beg your intercession for swift entrance into the joy of heaven. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
20. Novena Prayer for a Closer Relationship with Jesus
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, above all else, help me to love your Son more. Lead me by the hand to Jesus. I want to know Him deeply, serve Him faithfully, and walk in friendship with Him every day of my life.
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of His resurrection.” – Philippians 3:10
You are the perfect disciple, Mary, always pointing to Jesus. Teach me to pray, to listen, and to obey. Let my love for Him grow stronger than every distraction. In good times and trials, may I never stray from the heart of Christ. Amen.
Conclusion
The beauty of the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is that it reminds us we’re never alone. No burden is too heavy, no wound too deep, no situation too hopeless when placed under Mary’s maternal care. She rushes to those who call upon her—especially in the novena.
Her help is perpetual, not occasional. These 20 powerful prayers are not mere rituals, but deep acts of trust and surrender. They bring us to Mary—and through her, straight to the heart of Jesus.
May this novena be your lifeline in storms, your peace in pressure, and your hope in hardship. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Our Lady is listening—and helping.
