Novena to St. Peregrine

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

St. Peregrine developed a cancerous sore on his leg that became so severe that doctors decided to amputate. The night before surgery, Peregrine spent the night in prayer before a crucifix. Christ came down from the cross and touched his leg. In the morning, the cancer was completely gone. This miracle made him the patron of cancer patients.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, you were miraculously healed of cancer through Christ's touch. I ask for your powerful intercession for all who suffer from cancer. If it be God's will, obtain healing for [name specific persons]. Give them strength to endure treatment, hope in dark moments, and peace in facing this disease. May they experience God's healing touch as you did. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

While St. Peregrine is especially invoked for cancer, his intercession extends to all serious illnesses. Many people suffering from chronic diseases, terminal conditions, and life-threatening ailments have found comfort and healing through his prayers.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, patron of the seriously ill, intercede for all who suffer from grave diseases. Bring comfort to those in pain, hope to those losing strength, and peace to those facing death. If healing is possible, obtain it. If not, give grace to accept God's will. May all the sick feel God's loving presence in their suffering. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

Before his healing, St. Peregrine endured years of painful illness with remarkable patience. He stood for long hours despite the agony in his leg, never complaining. His acceptance of suffering and his patient endurance made him holy. He teaches us that suffering borne with love can sanctify us.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, you bore your suffering with incredible patience. Give me strength to endure my own trials. When pain overwhelms me, help me to unite it with Christ's passion. May I not waste my suffering in complaint, but offer it to God for the salvation of souls. Give me your patient endurance and your trust in God's loving plan. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

As a youth, Peregrine was violently opposed to the Church. He even struck St. Philip Benizi, a priest who came to preach in his town. But this encounter led to his dramatic conversion. He repented, joined the Servite order, and became a great saint. His life shows that no one is beyond God's mercy.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, you went from enemy of the Church to great saint. Pray for the conversion of sinners, especially those who actively oppose God. May they experience the grace of conversion as you did. Help me to pray for my enemies and those who persecute the Church. May many hearts be turned to God through your intercession. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

After his conversion, St. Peregrine lived a life of severe penance. He fasted constantly, rarely sat down, and practiced many austerities to atone for his sins and the sins of others. His penances were motivated by love and a desire to make reparation to God.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, you did penance for your sins and for the sins of the world. Help me to embrace appropriate penance in my own life. May I fast, pray, and give alms not out of obligation but out of love. Teach me to make reparation for my sins and to offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

The doctors who examined St. Peregrine's leg were amazed when they found him completely healed. They witnessed a miracle that defied medical explanation. Today we pray for all medical professionals who work to heal the sick, that they may be instruments of God's healing power.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, pray for all doctors, nurses, and medical professionals. Give them wisdom in diagnosis, skill in treatment, and compassion for their patients. May they see their work as a ministry of healing. Guide their hands and minds as they care for the sick. Help them to recognize that all healing ultimately comes from God. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

Even when facing amputation, St. Peregrine did not lose faith. He turned to prayer and trusted in God's power to heal. His faith was rewarded with a miracle. Sometimes God heals immediately, sometimes gradually, and sometimes He asks us to wait for healing in heaven. In all cases, faith sustains us.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, your faith in God's power never wavered. Help me to maintain my faith when illness strikes. May I not lose trust in God's goodness, even if healing doesn't come as I hope. Strengthen my faith so that I can say with Job: 'Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.' May illness draw me closer to God rather than drive me away. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

Serious illness affects not only the patient but also family members and caregivers. They bear the burden of watching their loved one suffer, providing care, and dealing with their own fears and grief. St. Peregrine's compassion extends to all who care for the sick.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, intercede for all caregivers and family members of the sick. Give them physical strength for the demanding work of care. Give them emotional resilience to handle the stress. Give them spiritual grace to find meaning in their service. May they see Christ in the person they care for and serve Him through their loving ministry. Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called 'The Mighty' and 'The Wonder-Worker' because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being. Obtain for me a cure for [mention your illness] if it be God's holy will.

Reflection

St. Peregrine was prepared to accept amputation if it was God's will. He prayed not for his own will to be done, but for God's will. Whether we receive physical healing or not, we must trust that God knows what is best. The ultimate healing is salvation, and that is guaranteed to all who persevere in faith.

Prayer

St. Peregrine, you accepted God's will in all things. Help me to surrender my own will and embrace whatever God permits. If He wills to heal me, I thank Him. If He asks me to carry this cross, give me grace to bear it. May I trust that God's plan is perfect even when I don't understand it. Thank you for your intercession during these nine days. Continue to pray for all who are sick. St. Peregrine, pray for us! Amen.

Closing Prayer

St. Peregrine, I thank you for your intercession on my behalf. I am confident that you have presented my petition to our loving God. Whether He chooses to heal me in this life or the next, I trust in His perfect will and loving plan for me. Continue to pray for me and all who suffer. Amen.