Do you know how to pray the novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? It is so powerful!
Saint Padre Pio prayed the Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus every day for the intentions of those who requested his prayers.
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the saint most known for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, wrote this prayer.
During Padre Pio’s life, this prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was considered one of his “secret weapons,” in which countless people testified to miracles that occurred through his prayers.
The faithful join in praying the Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus nine days before the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. (This solemnity is always 19 days after Pentecost.)
This year, the novena begins on June 3, 2026. However, it may be prayed at any time throughout the year.
I. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of [insert your intention.]
Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my
