NovenasNovena to St. Juan Diego
Visionary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Novena to St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, the humble visionary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Model of simple faith and obedience.
Complete prayer texts. No account needed.
1/ 9
For humility
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
St. Juan Diego was a poor and simple indigenous man. When the Virgin chose him as her messenger, he considered himself unworthy. But precisely because of his humility, God chose him. He called himself 'nobody,' but to God he was very important.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, model of humility, teach me to be small before God. Free me from pride and vainglory. May I recognize that without God I am nothing. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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 apparitions of the Virgin
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
The Virgin Mary appeared four times to Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill in December 1531. She called him 'Juanito, dear little Juan Diego' with maternal tenderness. She asked him to request the bishop to build a temple in that place.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, you who saw the Virgin Mary, help me recognize her presence in my life. May I hear her maternal voice. Teach me to fulfill her wishes. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
3/ 9
For obedience
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
St. Juan Diego immediately obeyed the Virgin's instructions. Although the bishop did not believe him at first and he had to return several times, he persevered in obedience. His faithfulness was rewarded.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, example of obedience, teach me to obey God promptly. Help me persevere when I encounter obstacles. May I be faithful to my mission. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
4/ 9
For the miracle of the roses
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
The Virgin made Castilian roses bloom in the middle of winter on the barren hill. She asked Juan Diego to gather them in his tilma. These roses were the sign for the bishop that the message came from heaven.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, bearer of miraculous roses, ask the Virgin to make graces bloom in my life. May I recognize God's miracles. Help me bring flowers to Mary. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
5/ 9
For the image of Guadalupe
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
When Juan Diego opened his tilma before the bishop, the roses fell to the ground and the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared imprinted on it. This miraculous image remains intact almost 500 years later. Juan Diego kept the tilma his entire life.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, guardian of the sacred image, help me contemplate the Virgin of Guadalupe with devotion. May her image be engraved in my heart. Protect her holy image. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
6/ 9
For indigenous peoples
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
St. Juan Diego was the first indigenous person canonized in the Americas. The Virgin appeared to him as a mestiza, showing that she is Mother of all. Juan Diego is patron of indigenous peoples and an example of the inculturation of the Gospel.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, indigenous brother, intercede for the native peoples of the Americas. May they be respected and valued. Protect their dignity and rights. Bless their cultures. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
7/ 9
For a life dedicated to the Virgin
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
After the apparitions, Juan Diego dedicated the rest of his life to caring for the hermitage of Guadalupe. He lived in a small room next to the sanctuary, attending to pilgrims and contemplating Mary's image. He died in 1548.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, devotee of the Virgin, teach me to dedicate my life to Mary. Help me live close to her. May my life be a service to the Mother of God. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
8/ 9
For the evangelization of the Americas
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
After the Guadalupe apparitions, millions of indigenous people converted to Christianity. The Virgin used Juan Diego, an indigenous man, to evangelize his people. He is a model of inculturated evangelization.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego, evangelizer of the Americas, intercede for the evangelization of our continent. May all know Christ and His Mother. Raise up holy evangelizers. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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.
9/ 9
For my particular intention
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Glorious St. Juan Diego, you who were chosen by the Virgin Mary to be the messenger of her love, intercede for us.
You who saw the maternal face of Our Lady of Guadalupe and heard her words of consolation, help us experience her presence.
Teach us your simplicity, your faith, and your obedience. Obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Reflection
St. Juan Diego was canonized by John Paul II on July 31, 2002, at the Basilica of Guadalupe. He is the first indigenous saint of Mexico. His feast is celebrated on December 9. His testimony continues to inspire millions.
Prayer
St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, visionary of Guadalupe, I present my petition to you [mention your intention]. You who carried the Virgin in your tilma, carry my supplications to her. Intercede for me before Our Lady of Guadalupe. May I live with your simple faith and prompt obedience. Amen.
Closing Prayer
St. Juan Diego, visionary of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Juan Diego, messenger of Mary, pray for us.
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
Novena to St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, the humble visionary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Model of simple faith and obedience.
Feast of St. Juan Diego (December 9)
Traditional start: November 30
You can begin a novena at any time. Traditional dates are a guide, not a requirement.
