St. Joanna Novena
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Show HideSt. Joanna was an Early Christian. She lived during and after the life of Christ. She is mentioned in the Gospels.
St. Joanna was a follower of Jesus. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy woman in many aspects of your life.
About St. Joanna
Nothing is known for certain about the early life of St. Joanna. As an adult, she was one of the holy women who accompanied Jesus and His disciples. She was married to a man named Chuza. Chuza managed the household of Herod Antipas. Scripture refers to Joanna as the wife of Chuza to distinguish her from other women with similar names.
Luke 8:1-3 mentions Joanna as one of the women whom Jesus cured. It also says that she was one of the women who accompanied Jesus and His disciples, providing for Him from her own supplies:
“Accompanying Him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.”
Luke 24:10 also mentions Joanna. It says that she accompanied Mary Magdalene and Mary of Clopas to take spices to Jesus’ tomb. These women then found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Matthew 28:8-10 says that Jesus appeared to this group of women and that He instructed them to tell the disciples to meet Him in Galilee.
Though the Gospels do not mention Joanna by name in the accounts of the Apostles in the upper room after Jesus’ death, it is commonly believed that she was with them. It is also believed that she was with the Apostles and other disciples when they chose Matthias as the successor of Judas and that she was with them during the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
Some scholars also hold that Joanna is mentioned in St. Paul’s letter to the Romans under another name. The name “Joanna” is a Jewish name, but the name “Junia” could have been the Roman version of the same name.
Romans 16:7 says, “Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners; they are prominent among the apostles and they were in Christ before me.” Considering that St. Paul converted to Christianity around three years after the death and Resurrection of Jesus, the woman Paul refers to in this passage would have had to have been a Christian from very early on, as Joanna was.
Nothing is known for certain about the year or manner of Joanna’s death. She is venerated as a saint in Anglicanism and Lutheranism as well as Catholicism.
St. Joanna’s Feast Day: May 24th
Why Pray the St. Joanna Novena?
St. Joanna does not have an official patronage, but you can ask for her intercession in many circumstances.
You can pray the St. Joanna Novena if you are seeking a deeper friendship with Jesus, since she was a personal friend of Jesus during His time on earth. Or you can pray the St. Joanna Novena for someone you know who is seeking a deeper friendship with Jesus.
You can also pray the St. Joanna Novena if you are seeking Christian community in your life, since St. Joanna was part of the first Christian community.
You can pray the St. Joanna Novena for any intention!
St. Joanna Novena Prayers
St. Joanna Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, we know few details about your early life. But we know that you were a married woman during the time of Christ’s life on earth. Scripture tells us that you were married to a man named Chuza who managed the household of Herod Antipas.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all married couples.
Pray for us, that we may always faithfully carry out all the duties of our vocation each day. Pray that we may advance in holiness in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, you were among the women who were closest with Jesus during His time on earth. Scripture tells us that you were one of the women whom Jesus cured of evil spirits and infirmities. Together with the other women, you provided for Jesus and His disciples out of your own resources.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in true charity.
Pray for us, that we advance in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may serve God worthily each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf!
St. Joanna, Scripture tells us of your close relationship with Jesus. Though we don’t know what your affliction was, Scripture tells us that you were one of the women whom He healed of evil spirits and infirmities.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bring strength and healing to all who are afflicted with an ailment.
Pray for us, that we may trust God fully in every circumstance in our lives. Pray that we may never allow any sufferings to deter us from serving God faithfully each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, we know that you were one of the women Jesus healed during His ministry on earth. Though we know few details about your life or the affliction that Jesus cured, you must have had great faith and trust in Him.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow to a deeper trust in God.
Pray for us, that we may always rely on God for all that we need. Pray that we may grow closer to God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, you were blessed to be among Christ’s companions during His ministry on earth. You accompanied our Lord and His disciples. Together with the other women, you helped provide for Christ and His disciples out of your own resources.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in true friendship with Jesus.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of every opportunity God gives us to grow closer to Him. Pray that we may do all we can to truly live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, you were one of the women who provided for Christ and His disciples during His ministry on earth. You continued to follow Him until His death and Resurrection. It is believed that you were a member of the Early Christian community.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant us holy friendships with others.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the helps God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in holiness each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, you were among the companions of our Lord during His time on earth. After His death and Resurrection, it is believed that you were present with His Apostles during the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in openness to the Holy Spirit.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to grow closer to God at every opportunity He gives us. Pray that we may respond to God’s grace in our lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, you were among the first people to learn of the Resurrection of Jesus. It is believed that you became a prominent member of the early Christian community as they worked to spread the Gospel throughout the world.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all who preach His Good News.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help bring souls to God. Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Joanna Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Joanna as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Joanna, it is believed that you were among the first members of the Early Church. Together with the Apostles and the other followers of Our Lord, you received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and helped spread the Gospel to others.
We ask you to take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church may be strong and vibrant.
Pray for us, that we may always be willing to serve God and His Church in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your petitions here).
St. Joanna, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.