St. Jutta Novena
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Show HideSt. Jutta was a holy German woman who lived in the 1200s. She was married with children. She eventually joined the Third Order of St. Francis.
St. Jutta lived a life of great virtue as both a wife and a widow. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy woman in many aspects of your life.
About St. Jutta
St. Jutta was born around the year 1200 in Germany. Her parents were members of the nobility. Little is known about her childhood.
When Jutta was fifteen years old, she married another member of the nobility. During her time as a married woman, she made the pursuit of virtue her top priority. Her marriage was happy, but her piety initially angered her husband. He eventually had a change of heart and allowed their children to be raised as Catholics.
Before their children were grown, Jutta’s husband died in the middle of a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Jutta raised her children alone after his death.
All of Jutta’s children eventually entered religious life. Once her children were no longer under her care, she devoted herself even more wholeheartedly to serving God. She looked to the example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary for inspiration to embrace poverty and charitable works.
Jutta received permission from her confessor to give away all of her belongings to the poor. She entered the Third Order of St. Francis and lived the life of a wandering pilgrim. She wore simple clothes and no shoes.
Jutta also devoted herself to ministry to the homeless and the poor. She cared for lepers, visited hovels, and even welcomed the poor into her own home to care for them. Some of Jutta’s contemporaries mocked her pious works, but others were moved by her example. She felt herself honored to serve Jesus through serving the poor.
Jutta had a deep prayer life, receiving visions of Jesus and an infused knowledge of Scripture. In one apparition, Christ encouraged her to continue her service to the poor and told her that His treasures were hers.
In 1260, Jutta chose to live as a hermit in the forest. For the rest of her life, she devoted herself to prayer. She was especially concerned with praying for the conversion of sinners and for the new converts to the faith in Prussia.
She continued living as a hermit for four years. In 1264, she suffered from a fever that led to her death. Her confessor attempted to bury her quietly without announcing her death, as she had requested. But many people gathered anyway for her funeral, and a wonderful odor filled the church. A chapel was built in her honor, and several miracles occurred there. The miracles occurring at her tomb, as well as her great example of holiness, led to her canonization process beginning just fifteen years after her death.
St. Jutta’s Feast Day: May 5th
Why Pray the St. Jutta Novena?
St. Jutta was the patron saint of Prussia. Though Prussia no longer exists, you can use this novena to seek St. Jutta’s intercession if you live in what used to be Prussia. Or you can pray the St. Jutta Novena to ask her to pray for someone you know who lives in the area that used to be Prussia.
Additionally, you can pray the St. Jutta Novena if you are trying to practice virtue as a lay person, since she lived a very virtuous life as a wife and mother.
You can pray the St. Jutta Novena for any intention!
St. Jutta Novena Prayers
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you married and became a mother when you were young. Your marriage was a happy one, but your husband did not initially share your faith. As you worked to pursue virtue and holiness in your vocation, your husband eventually had a change of heart and came to conversion.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all marriages.
Pray for us, that we may always put serving God before all else in our lives. Pray that we may grow in holiness and devotion each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you made pursuit of virtue your top priority as a married woman. Though your husband was at first angered by your piety, you persevered in seeking holiness. He eventually had a change of heart and allowed your children to be raised in the Church.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that we may always make pursuit of virtue and holiness our top priority in life. Pray that we may serve God worthily each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, your husband died while on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Your children were not yet grown, so you were forced to raise your children alone. Despite this difficulty, you raised your children well. All of them eventually entered religious life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all single parents may be given the grace and strength they need.
Pray for us, that we may serve God faithfully even in the midst of great difficulties. Pray that we may do all we can to practice virtue in every circumstance we encounter.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you were determined to practice virtue and holiness in your life as a married woman. But your piety angered your unreligious husband. You persevered in virtue, and he eventually came to conversion.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who are angered by the piety of others may be given the grace of conversion.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to bring the souls of others in our lives to God. Pray that we may love God more wholeheartedly each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you desired to serve God virtuously as a married woman. You made pursuit of holiness your top priority, but your husband was angered by your piety. Despite the difficulties this caused, you persevered in virtue.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may be able to persevere in virtue in the midst of all obstacles.
Pray for us, that we may never allow anything to deter us from serving God. 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 intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you gave away all of your belongings to the poor after your children were grown. You lived the life of a wandering pilgrim, wearing simple clothes and no shoes. You devoted yourself to holy works for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may be able to embrace a holy spirit of poverty in our lives.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to advance in virtue and holiness each day of our lives. Pray that we may grow closer to God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you devoted yourself to holy works after your children were grown. You worked to serve the homeless and the poor. You cared for lepers, visited hovels, and took the poor into your own home to care for them. You did all these things out of love for Jesus.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the virtue of charity.
Pray for us, that we may grow in all the virtues we need for holiness. Pray that we may serve God more wholeheartedly each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, some of your contemporaries mocked your pious works. But you did not not allow yourself to be deterred from caring for the poor, the homeless, and lepers. You felt yourself honored to serve Jesus through serving the poor.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who are mocked for their piety may be given grace and strength.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any obstacles to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may do all we can to serve God worthily each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Jutta 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. Jutta as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Jutta, you chose to live the life of a hermit in the forest near the end of your life. For the last four years of your life, you devoted yourself to prayer as a hermit. You prayed diligently for the conversion of sinners and for new converts.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who have chosen to devote their lives to God in the hermetic life may be His holy servants.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us. Pray that we may strive to grow closer to Him each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.