St. Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, is revered for his tireless commitment to preaching, education, and the pursuit of truth.
About St. Dominic
St. Dominic was born in old Castile, Spain, Dominic was trained for the priesthood by a priest-uncle, studied the arts and theology, and became a canon of the cathedral at Osma, where there was an attempt to revive the apostolic common life described in Acts of the Apostles.
On a journey through France with his bishop, Dominic came face to face with the then virulent Albigensian heresy at Languedoc. The Albigensians–or Cathari, “the pure ones”–held to two principles—one good, one evil—in the world.
All matter is evil—hence they denied the Incarnation and the sacraments. On the same principle, they abstained from procreation and took a minimum of food and drink. The inner circle led what some people regarded as a heroic life of purity and asceticism not shared by ordinary followers.
Dominic sensed the need for the Church to combat this heresy, and was commissioned to be part of the preaching crusade against it. He saw immediately why the preaching crusade was not succeeding: the ordinary people admired and followed the ascetical heroes of the Albigenses.
Understandably, they were not impressed by the Catholic preachers who traveled with horse and retinues, stayed at the best inns and had servants. Dominic therefore, with three Cistercians, began itinerant preaching according to the gospel ideal. He continued this work for 10 years, being successful with the ordinary people but not with the leaders.
His fellow preachers gradually became a community, and in 1215 Dominic founded a religious house at Toulouse, the beginning of the Order of Preachers or Dominicans.
Dominic’s ideal, and that of his Order, was to organically link a life with God, study, and prayer in all forms, with a ministry of salvation to people by the word of God. His ideal: contemplata tradere: “to pass on the fruits of contemplation” or “to speak only of God or with God.”
Why Pray the St. Dominic Novena?
Praying the St. Dominic Novena is a meaningful way to seek his intercession for guidance in understanding and sharing the faith. St. Dominic is known for his dedication to preaching, studying, and teaching the truth, making the novena a powerful tool for those seeking clarity in their spiritual journey.
Many find comfort and inspiration in his example of humility and compassion, and the novena can foster a deeper connection to the values he championed, encouraging personal growth and a stronger commitment to living out one’s faith.
St. Dominic Novena Prayers
Novena to St. Dominic is a nine-day prayer experience designed to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and seek the powerful intercession of St. Dominic.
You can pray the St. Dominic Novena for any intention!
St. Dominic Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Dominic Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most enlightened teacher of divine truth, Holy father St Dominic, who taught what was profitable for salvation and made yourself all things to all men, that you might win all to Christ; help us to close our ears and hearts to all false doctrine and whatever may be harmful to our souls and to open them joyfully to the truths of Holy Church. Pray for us, blessed St Dominic,that we may be examples to others, especially to those who have fallen away from the one, true faith and for this our special intention …
(Mention your request here…)
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Dominic, pray for us.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…