St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Novena
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Show HideSt. Mary of Jesus Crucified was a Carmelite nun from the Holy Land. She lived in the 1800s. She was a mystic and received the wounds of Christ, known as the stigmata.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified lived a very holy life. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy nun in many aspects of your life.
About St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified was born in 1846 near Nazareth, as Mariam Baouardy. Before her birth, Mariam’s parents had conceived twelve children. But all twelve died as infants. Her parents made a pilgrimage to Bethlehem to pray for a daughter. Mariam was born not long after, and they named her Mariam in honor of Our Lady.
When Mariam was less than three years old, both of her parents contracted a disease and died. While dying, her father commended her to the care of St. Joseph.
After her parents’ death, Mariam lived with an uncle. Her only surviving brother went to live with an aunt, and Mariam never saw him again.
Mariam was a pious child with a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. When she was still very young, Mariam chose to fast each Saturday in honor of Our Lady. She also often gathered flowers to put in front of an icon of Mary.
Mariam’s family soon moved to Alexandria, and they arranged a marriage for her when she was about thirteen years old. Mariam had already decided to become a nun, and her uncle was infuriated when she told him that Jesus would be her only spouse. Her uncle forced her to become a kitchen servant as punishment.
Mariam decided to try to contact her brother, attempting to send him a message through a Muslim servant who was traveling to the city where her brother lived. But the Muslim servant tried to make Mariam deny her faith. She refused, so he slit her throat and threw her body by the side of the road.
Though the servant had thought her dead and the wounds should have killed her, Mariam later said that a nun wearing blue stitched up her wound, took her to a cave, and gave her soup to eat.
The nun, whom Mariam later realized was Our Lady, told Mariam she would not see her family again. Instead, she said Mariam would become a daughter of St. Joseph, then would become a Carmelite, and finally would die in Bethlehem.
Mariam worked as a servant for some time after this, and she made a vow of chastity when she was fifteen. When she was eighteen, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition. She began to experience ecstasies and the stigmata.
She did not make her vows here. She was asked to leave because some of the other sisters were upset about the mystical graces she possessed. Mariam entered a Carmelite monastery in 1867, taking the religious name Mary of Jesus Crucified.
Mary of Jesus Crucified helped establish a Carmelite monastery in Bethlehem. She was in charge of overseeing those building the monastery because she was the only sister who spoke Arabic. While carrying water to the workmen, she fell and injured her arm. The injury became gangrenous, and she died from the infection.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified’s Feast Day: August 26th
Why Pray the St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Novena?
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified is the patron saint of peace in the Holy Land. You can use this novena to seek St. Mary of Jesus Crucified’s intercession for the cause of peace in the Holy Land.
You can also pray the St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Novena if you are discerning a vocation to the Carmelites, since she was a Carmelite nun who helped establish a Carmelite monastery. Or you can use this novena to seek the intercession of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified on behalf of a Carmelite you know.
You can pray the St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Novena for any intention!
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Novena Prayers
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, your parents ardently desired a daughter after their first twelve sons died in infancy. They saw your conception and birth as an answer to prayer, and they entrusted you to St. Joseph when they were about to die.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to 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 serve God faithfully in every circumstance we encounter. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you had a tumultuous childhood. But even though you suffered the loss of your parents and were separated from your brother, you began to grow in the desire to serve God. You continued to grow in holiness throughout your childhood.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may be given the love and formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God worthily each day of our lives. Pray that we may strive to grow in virtue and holiness at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, your parents both contracted a disease and died when you were three years old. They entrusted you to the care of St. Joseph. You suffered a lot after the death of your parents, but you pursued holiness for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any suffering to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may do all we can to grow closer to God each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you were a very pious child. During the time you were under the care of your uncle, you performed many pious acts of devotion to God and to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in true piety.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to grow in the virtues we need for holiness. Pray that we may make our relationship with God our top priority in life each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As a child, you often gathered flowers to put in front of an icon of Mary, and you chose to fast each Saturday in her honor.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in devotion to Our Lady.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the helps God gives us for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in our relationship with God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you were attacked by a Muslim servant for refusing to renounce your Catholic faith. Even though he slit your throat and you would have died without miraculous intervention, you courageously held fast to your faith.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may always have the courage we need to practice our faith.
Pray for us, that we may serve God faithfully even in the most difficult circumstances. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you felt called to become a nun and have Jesus as your spouse from the time you were a child. You eventually were able to follow God’s call to the religious life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to answer God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you entered a Carmelite monastery after the sisters in your first religious order were unaccepting of your mystical graces and experiences. As a Carmelite nun, you served God faithfully for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all Carmelites may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may persevere in holiness throughout any difficulties we might face. Pray that we may make use of every opportunity God sends us to grow in holiness.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified 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. Mary of Jesus Crucified as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Mary, you lived in the Holy Land for a lot of your life. During your time as a Carmelite, you helped establish a Carmelite monastery in Bethlehem.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church in the Holy Land and in the whole world may be strong and vibrant.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God and His Church. Pray that we may always do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.