St. Josemaria Escriva, a Spanish priest and founder of Opus Dei, is renowned for his emphasis on the sanctity of everyday life and the call for all people to seek holiness through their ordinary work and daily responsibilities.
About St. Josemaria
St. Josemaria Escriva was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. He was ordained to the priesthood in Zaragoza, Spain on March 28, 1925. On October 2, 1928, by divine inspiration, he founded Opus Dei—a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church that fosters among Christians the search for holiness in the world, especially in the ordinary circumstances of life and the sanctification of work.
On June 26, 1975, he died suddenly in Rome after a final affectionate glance at a picture of Our Lady in the room where he worked. Pope St. John Paul II canonized St. Josemaria in Rome on October 6, 2002. His liturgical feast is celebrated on June 26.
Speaking about his own life, St. Josemaria explained that, “the life of a man who lives by faith will always be the story of the mercies of God. At some moments the story may perhaps be difficult to read, because everything can seem useless and even a failure. But at other times Our Lord lets one see how the fruit abounds and then it is natural for one’s soul to break out in thanksgiving” (Conversations, no. 72).
The life of St. Josemaria Escriva, priest and founder of Opus Dei, was a life of faith, a life holy and full of God—a life dedicated to doing God’s will and bringing to the world the message God entrusted to him: “Sanctity is not for a privileged few. The Lord calls all of us.
He expects love from all of us—from everyone, wherever they are; from everyone, whatever their state in life, their profession or job. For the daily life we live, apparently so ordinary, can be a path to sanctity: it is not necessary to abandon one’s place in the world in order to search for God…because all the paths of the earth can be the occasion for an encounter with Christ” (Letter 24-III-1930, no. 2).
Why Pray the St. Vincenza Gerosa Novena?
Praying the St. Vincenza Gerosa Novena can inspire a deeper commitment to social justice and compassion, as she dedicated her life to caring for orphans and marginalized communities.
Her example encourages individuals to embrace service and love in their daily lives. Many seek her intercession for guidance in charitable endeavors, for the strength to support those in need, and for the grace to promote education and empowerment for the vulnerable.
St. Josemaria Novena Prayers
Novena to St. Josemaria is a nine-day prayer experience designed to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and seek the powerful intercession of St. Josemaria.
You can pray the St. Josemaria Novena for any intention!
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Josemaria Escriva Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,you granted your priest Saint Jose maria countless graces,choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian’s ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving you and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the path ways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of Saint Jose maria,the favor of …
(Mention your request here…)
Amen.
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…