picture of statue of St. John Fisher, quote from the saint and his anniversary dates

St. John Fisher Novena Prayer

To be recited each day from June 13th - 21st:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Leader:   Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory Be

All: O God, who in martyrdom have brought true faith to its highest expression, graciously grant that, strengthened through the intercession of St John Fisher, we may confirm by the witness of our life, the faith we profess with our lips. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Leader: Pray for us, O Blessed St John Fisher.

All: That we may faithfully follow you on the hard road that leads to the narrow gate of eternal life.

Litany:

  • Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
  • Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
  • Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
  • Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

 

  • St John Fisher, Saint & Martyr. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Patron of Statesman, Politicians and Lawyers. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Model of Integrity & Virtue in Public & Private life. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Servant of the Word of God and the Body and Blood of Christ. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Model of Holiness in the Sacrament of Marriage. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Teacher of his Children in the Catholic Faith. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Defender of the Weak and the Poor. Pray for us.
  • St John Fisher, Patron of our Parish. Pray for us.

In silence, let us mention our intentions…

Leader: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

All: Spare us, O Lord.

Leader: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

All: Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Leader: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

All: Have mercy on us.

Let us pray: O Glorious St John Fisher, Patron of our Parish, your life of prayer and penance and your zeal for justice, integrity and firm principle led you to the path of martyrdom and sainthood. Intercede for us, that we may be courageous and effective in our defence and promotion of sanctity of human life – the foundation of all other human rights. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.