NovenasNovena to St. Charbel Makhlouf
Maronite Hermit and Wonderworker
A nine-day novena to St. Charbel Makhlouf, the Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit known for silence, Eucharistic devotion, humility, and powerful intercession for healing.
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For a heart that hears God's call
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
St. Charbel was born Youssef Antoun Makhlouf in Bkaakafra, Lebanon, in 1828. From his youth, he was drawn to prayer and to the example of hermits who lived for God alone. His vocation began quietly, in ordinary family life and in the hidden movements of grace.
God still calls souls in quiet ways. He invites us to listen beneath noise, fear, and hurry.
Prayer
St. Charbel, help me to hear the Lord's voice with a willing heart. When God asks for trust, give me courage. When He invites me to conversion, help me not to delay. Pray that my life may become an answer to His love. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
2/ 9
For the grace of holy silence
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
St. Charbel's holiness was shaped by silence. He did not seek attention or praise. In the quiet of monastic life, he learned to place every thought before God and to let prayer become the deepest speech of his soul.
Silence is not emptiness. It is space for God to speak.
Prayer
St. Charbel, teach me to be still before God. Quiet the restless places in my heart. Help me to set aside needless noise and to receive the peace that comes from prayer. May silence make me more attentive, more humble, and more loving. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For obedience and fidelity
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
When St. Charbel entered the Lebanese Maronite Order, he took the name Charbel and embraced the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. His holiness grew through daily fidelity: prayer, work, study, worship, and humble service.
The path to sanctity is often made of small, faithful choices.
Prayer
St. Charbel, pray that I may be faithful in the duties God has entrusted to me. Help me to obey with love, to serve without complaint, and to seek holiness in the ordinary demands of each day. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For love of the Eucharist
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
St. Charbel was ordained a priest in 1859, and the Divine Liturgy became the center of his life. In the Eucharist he encountered Christ's sacrifice, mercy, and presence. His priesthood was hidden, but it was deeply fruitful because it was rooted in worship.
Every Mass draws us to the heart of Christ.
Prayer
St. Charbel, increase my love for Jesus in the Eucharist. Help me to approach Mass with reverence, to receive Holy Communion with gratitude, and to let Christ's presence transform my daily life. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For detachment and simplicity
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
St. Charbel chose a simple life of prayer, fasting, and work. He owned little and desired even less, because his treasure was God. His poverty was not sadness; it was freedom for love.
The things we cling to can quietly rule us. Christ invites us into freedom.
Prayer
St. Charbel, help me to let go of what keeps me from God. Free me from attachments that make my heart anxious, proud, or divided. Teach me the joy of simplicity and the peace of belonging wholly to the Lord. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For humility in hidden service
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
For many years, St. Charbel lived quietly at the monastery of St. Maron in Annaya. Later, he entered the hermitage of Saints Peter and Paul. The world saw little of him, but God saw a soul surrendered in love.
Hidden faithfulness is never wasted. God receives what no one else notices.
Prayer
St. Charbel, obtain for me a humble heart. Help me to serve without seeking recognition and to offer hidden sacrifices with love. May I be content to be known by God, even when my efforts are unseen by others. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For patience in suffering
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
St. Charbel's final illness began as he was serving God at the altar. He died on Christmas Eve in 1898, after a life poured out in prayer. His witness reminds us that suffering can be united to Christ and offered with trust.
We do not always understand the cross, but we can bring it to Jesus.
Prayer
St. Charbel, stand near me in suffering. Help me to be patient when healing is slow, when burdens are heavy, and when I feel alone. Teach me to place every pain in the hands of Christ, who never abandons His people. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For healing of body, mind, and soul
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
After St. Charbel's death, many pilgrims came to Annaya seeking his intercession. Reports of healings and conversions spread far beyond Lebanon. His miracles point not to himself, but to the mercy of Christ who restores and saves.
God's healing may touch the body, the mind, the soul, or the hidden wounds only He can see.
Prayer
St. Charbel, I bring before you all who need healing, including myself and those I love. Intercede for us before Christ the Divine Physician. May we receive the healing God wills, and may every trial lead us closer to Him. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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For union with God
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer to St. Charbel
Lord God, You called St. Charbel from the mountains of Lebanon to follow Christ in prayer, silence, and sacrifice. Through his hidden life, You revealed the beauty of total surrender to Your will.
By his intercession, draw me away from distraction and into deeper communion with You. Grant the grace I seek in this novena, if it is for Your glory and the good of my soul.
(Mention your intentions here)
Reflection
St. Charbel was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1965 and canonized in 1977. A hidden hermit became a saint known throughout the world. His life teaches that holiness is not measured by fame, but by union with God.
As this novena ends, we ask for a heart fixed on Christ.
Prayer
St. Charbel, pray that I may love God above all things. Lead me to deeper prayer, stronger faith, and lasting peace. Present my intentions to the Lord, and help me accept His will with trust. May my life, like yours, become a quiet witness to Christ. Amen.
Prayer for St. Charbel's Intercession
St. Charbel, faithful monk and priest, you sought God above every earthly comfort. Pray that I may trust the Father, love Jesus in the Eucharist, and listen faithfully to the Holy Spirit.
Intercede for all who are sick, burdened, or far from peace. May the healing mercy of Christ touch our bodies, minds, and souls.
St. Charbel, pray for us. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
About this novena
A nine-day novena to St. Charbel Makhlouf, the Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit known for silence, Eucharistic devotion, humility, and powerful intercession for healing.
Feast of St. Charbel (July 24) or when seeking healing, peace, and deeper prayer
Traditional start: July 15
You can begin a novena at any time. Traditional dates are a guide, not a requirement.
