Black Madonna Shrine

Novena Prayer to the Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-24, 2026-12-16 - 2026-12-24 | Black Madonna Shrine, 100 Saint Joseph Hill, Pacific, MO, 63069, United States
This novena in honor of The Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague is truly very special.
We will pray to the Infant Jesus for a period of nine days, December 16 – 24.
Petitioners are remembered in daily prayers and masses during the novena to The Infant Jesus of Prague.
We urge all of you to join us in prayer in asking for the Divine Child of Prague’s help during the novena at 10 AM each morning at the Shrine.
Two ways to submit your petitions, request a novena, and offer a petition offering:
1 – Complete our online form below, include your petition in the Comments Box, and click on the submit button, or
2 – Print and complete this form (Novena and Prayer to the Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague) and return the petition with your offering via mail to our office.

The Black Madonna Shrine offers several Novenas, Liturgical Services, and more throughout the year. We encourage you to read through our calendar and find an event that speaks to you.
Your donation to list your petitions helps with the preservation of Blessed Mother Mary’s Shrine and Grottos.
When making a donation, place your petition in the comment section below.

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PRAYER TO THE INFANT OF PRAGUE
Infant Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Your Mother, I beg Your help in my needs. I believe that You are all-powerful and can protect me. Full of confidence, I come to You, knowing that You will give me graces. Repenting of my sins and asking You to free me from their fetters, I now give my heart entirely to You.
I firmly propose to amend my ways and never offend You again. I resolve to patiently suffer everything for You, so as to serve You eternally. For You I will love my neighbor as myself. I ask You, dear Jesus, to help me in my needs, so that I may enjoy You for all eternity with Mary, Joseph, and the angels. Amen.
Rev. Cyril of the Mother of God
NOVENA PRAYER TO THE MIRACULOUS INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE
(begin each day with the following)
I beg of Thee, my God, make haste to assist me.
Oh, Holy Father, merciful creator of all seen and unseen, help your children as we call upon You to protect, guide, and strengthen all of us, so we may do your will.
We honor You through Your son Jesus Christ and call upon Our Lord in the form of the Miraculous Infant of Prague to ask His help in our daily lives.
Lord, You promised those who ask would receive, those who seek would find those who knock would have doors opened, that faith would move mountains.
Hear the prayers of your humble children, grant our petitions, and pardon our sins.
Amen
Dear Infant Jesus, You have answered the pleas of the many who have asked for Your help. Listen to our prayers, and grant our petitions (mention petitions silently).
DAY 1 Oh sweet Infant Jesus, Inspiration leaps forth as we turn our hearts and souls to Thee. Give us the passion to do good and emulate You in our daily lives.
DAY 2 Miraculous Infant Prague, Grant us a thimble full of faith so we may move mountains. Grant us peace and serenity so we may live in the Joy of presence.
DAY 3 Lord Jesus Christ, Your gospel is the Living Word. “Come to Me” You call. Let us answer Your summons and dedicate our lives to You.
DAY 4 Divine Child Jesus, at Your birth the world rejoiced, the Glory of God became man. May we accept Your love, and help us live a life worthy of You.
DAY 5 Miraculous Babe, You were born man, so You could save man. Enter our hearts and souls, teach us to accept what we cannot change, give us the strength to change the things we can.
DAY 6 Lord Jesus Christ, through Your sacrifice, You saved mankind. Help those in need now, show us the path to Your love, the true road to salvation.
DAY 7 Divine Infant Child Jesus, we declare our love for You. Spark our hearts with Your love and shower our families with Your heavenly graces and blessings.
DAY 8 Divine Savior, Son of Almighty God, we commit our lives to Your Care. Grant peace and justice to our world, that we might live in harmony.
DAY 9 Oh Heavenly Father, through You all things came to be please help us accept what will be, and what we cannot change. Forgive our sins and grant us eternal life.
EACH DAY
Gather me close; I entrust myself to your care. But even more, Lord, keep me close to Your Love.
In conclusion of the novena, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Novena Prayer to Saint Joseph
2026-03-11 - 2026-03-19
This novena in honor of Saint Joseph is our way of thanking our spiritual foster father for looking after us during our lives.
We will pray to Saint Joseph for a period of nine days, March 11 March – March 19.
All petitioners are remembered in daily prayers and masses during the novena.
We urge all of you to join us in prayer, thanking Joseph for his help.
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NOVENA PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH
(begin each day with the following)
I beg of Thee, my God, make haste to assist me.
Oh, Holy Father, merciful creator of all seen and unseen, help your children as we call upon You to protect, guide, and strengthen all of us, so we may do your will.
Father, we honor You through Your saints. Today we call upon Saint Joseph to ask his help in our daily lives.
Lord, You promised those who ask would receive, those who seek would find those who knock would have doors opened, that faith would move mountains.
Hear the prayers of your humble children, grant our petitions, and pardon our sins. Amen
Dear Saint Joseph, foster father, assist us in our pleas, help us to obtain what we cannot by our own merits. Listen to our prayers and intercede on our behalf (mention petitions silently).
DAY 1 Heavenly Father, You called upon Joseph to raise Your Son. Please allow the nurturing spirit of Saint Joseph to guide us, as he did Our Savior Jesus Christ, to Your all-powerful love.
DAY 2 Saint Joseph, foster father, your life as husband father, caregiver, serves as an inspiration to us all. Help us to emulate your life and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.
DAY 3 Lord Jesus Christ, Your gospel is the Living Word. “Come to Me” You call. Let us answer Your summons, just as Joseph answered the “call” from Your Father and dedicate our lives to You.
DAY 4 Devine Child Jesus, at Your birth the world rejoiced. Joseph embraced Your life and love. May we accept Your love, and help us live a life worthy of You.
DAY 5 Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, you serve God by watching over His children. Accept us as children of God. Teach us to accept what we cannot change, and strengthen us to change the things we can.
DAY 6 Good Saint Joseph, your life was that of a number craftsman. Grant us humility. Help those in need, and show us the path to Christ’s love, the true road to salvation.
DAY 7 Divine Infant Child Jesus, Saint Joseph so loved You. Spark our hearts with Your love and shower our families with Your heavenly graces and blessings.
DAY 8 Divine Savior, Son of Almighty God, like Joseph, we commit our lives to You. Grant peace and justice to our world, that we might live in harmony.
DAY 9 Oh Heavenly Father, through You all things came to be. Joseph accepted Your Divine Will. Please help us accept what will be. Forgive our sins and grant us eternal life.
EACH DAY
Gather me close, I entrust myself to your care. But even more, Lord, keep me close to Your Love.
In conclusion of the novena, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Knights of Columbus Visit
2026-05-03
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Novena Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-13
St. Anthony the Wonder-Worker Always Answers!
Bring your needs to him. For over 700 years, St. Anthony has been renowned as the “Saint of Miracles.”
We will pray to Saint Anthony for a period of nine days, June 5 – June 13. All petitioners are remembered in daily prayers and masses during the novena.
About St. Anthony
Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1195. As a young man, he felt a call to God’s Will and dreamed of becoming a Franciscan Missionary. Illness prevented his traveling to North Africa so he traveled to Italy and became a faithful companion of St. Francis of Assisi. Proclaiming the gospel throughout Northern Italy and Southern France, defending the poor, striking out against evil, and filling the people’s hearts with faith and love.
Anthony passed away in 1231 and was proclaimed a Saint the following year. He is the patron of the poor (St. Anthony’s bread) and is popularly invoked as the finder of lost articles.
He is depicted holding the infant Jesus because of a vision recorded of him.
The Franciscan Brothers, who are charged with the care of the Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos, invite you to join us and the Shrine staff in offering prayers to St. Anthony the Miracle Worker.
Two ways to submit your petitions, request a novena, and donate a petition offering:
1 – Complete our online form below, include your petition in the Comments Box, and click on the submit button, or
2 – Print and complete this form (Novena Prayer to St. Anthony) and return the petition with your offering via mail to our office.

The Black Madonna Shrine offers several Novenas, Liturgical Services, and more throughout the year. We encourage you to read through our calendar and find an event that speaks to you.
Your donation to list your petitions helps with the preservation of Blessed Mother Mary’s Shrine and Grottos.
When making a donation, place your petition in the comment section below.

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UNFAILING PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY
O Holy Saint Anthony gentlest of Saints: your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.
Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety.
Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me
(mention your request)
The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.
O gentle and loving Saint, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
Amen.
St. Anthony, whom the Infant Jesus so much loved and honored, grant us what we ask of you.
O God! Let the votive commemoration of Blessed Anthony, thy confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church; that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance and may deserve to possess eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

NOVENA PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY
(begin each day with the following)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I beg of Thee, my God, make haste to assist me.
Oh, Holy Father, merciful and just: giver of all good gifts and graces: I honor you through your saints and to ask their help in my daily life.
Lord, You promised those who ask would receive: those who seek would find: those who knock would have doors opened. That faith would move mountains.
Hear the prayers of your humble children, grant our petitions, and pardon our sins. Amen
Dear St. Anthony, by your holy example and apostolic life, you led countless souls to the protection of our Divine Lord.
On earth, your heart overflowed with compassion ever so gentle and giving: the poor and helpless your special mission.
Gather me close, I entrust myself to your care and place in your hands this request of mine (state your petition) but even more, keep me close to Our Savior Jesus Christ and His Love
DAY 1 Heavenly Father, You inspired St. Anthony, please fill our tired hearts and souls with a passion to do good and emulate St. Anthony in my daily life
DAY 2 Heavenly Father, St. Anthony preached and carried in his soul unbounded Faith and Joy. Grant us a thimble full of his faith let us live with the joy of St. Anthony.
DAY 3 Lord Jesus Christ, Your gospel is the Living Word. “Come to Me” You call. St. Anthony answered – Let us answer Your summons and dedicate our lives to You.
DAY 4 Lord Jesus Christ, at your birth the world rejoiced the Glory of God became man. Anthony accepted your love, help us live a life worthy of your love.
DAY 5 Lord Jesus Christ, Anthony preached Your word and changed the world around him. Teach us to accept what we cannot change and give us the strength to change the things we can.
DAY 6 Lord Jesus Christ, Your servant Anthony lived with poverty, help those in need now, and show us the path to your love. The true road to salvation.
DAY 7 Divine Infant Child Jesus, Anthony so loved You. Spark our hearts with Your love and shower our families with Your heavenly graces and blessings.
DAY 8 Divine Savior, Son of Almighty God, like Anthony, we place our lives in your care. Grant peace and justice to our world, that we might live in harmony.
DAY 9 Oh Heavenly Father, through You all things came to be. Anthony accepted Your Divine Will. Please help us accept what will be. Forgive our sins and grant us eternal life.
EACH DAY
In conclusion of the novena, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

St. Anthony of Padua Feast Day Mass
2026-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us to celebrate mass in honor of St. Anthony of Padua. Mass at 10:30 AM in the Chapel.

Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-26
Black Madonna Shrine offers Novena Prayers to Our Mother Mary for nine days, August 18-26. All petitioners are remembered in daily prayers and masses during the novena.
We urge all of you to join us in prayer, asking for our Blessed Mother’s help.
Two ways to submit your petitions, request a novena or vigil candle, and offer a petition offering:
1 – Complete our online form below, include your petition in the Comments Box, and click on the submit button, or
2 – Print and complete this form (Our Lady of Czestochowa Novena) and return the petition with your offering via mail to our office.

The Black Madonna Shrine offers several Novenas, Liturgical Services, and more throughout the year. We encourage you to read through our calendar and find an event that speaks to you.
Your donation to list your petitions helps with the preservation of Blessed Mother Mary’s Shrine and Grottos.
When making a donation, place your petition in the comment section below.

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NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA
(begin each day with the following)
I beg of Thee, my God, Make haste to assist me.
Oh Holy Father, merciful and just, giver of all good gifts and graces, I honor you through the Virgin Mary, and to ask Her help in my daily life.
O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our mother filled with the most lively confidence, in all-powerful and never-failing intercession manifested so often through the Miraculous Picture, we, your loving and trustful children, implore you to obtain for us the graces and favors we ask during the Novena if they are beneficial to our immortal souls and the souls for whom we pray…
(privately mention your petitions)
You know, O Mary, how often our souls have been the sanctuaries of our Son Who hates iniquity. Obtain for us then a deep hatred of sin and that purity of heart that will attach us to God alone so that our every thought, word, and deed may tend to His greater glory. Obtain for us also a spirit of prayer and self-denial that we may recover by penance what we have lost by sin and at length attain to that blessed abode where you are the Queen of angels and of men. Amen.
O holiest Virgin, Our Lady of Czestochowa, behold your loving children, kneeling at your feet, imploring your patronage. Receive us, we beseech you and protect us with the mantle of your affection.
DAY 1 Holy Mary,
In thy presence, we repeat once more all the good resolutions we have made in life. With your help, we firmly purpose to keep them til death.
DAY 2 Holy Mary,
accept these prayers which come from the depths of our hearts, obtain for us from your Divine Son Jesus Christ a strong faith, unswerving loyalty to our Church, unshaken hope and abiding love.
DAY 3 Holy Mary,
Our Blessed Mother of Czestochowa, we implore your intercession, that by venerating your Miraculous Painting we may be found worthy of beholding your face in heaven.
DAY 4 Holy Mary,
at the birth of your son, the world rejoiced the Glory of God became man. Assist us to accept the Divine Will and help us live a life worthy of your love.
DAY 5 Holy Mary,
We are not worthy of your kindness, because of our sins we have strayed. Therefore, through the Most Precious Blood which your Son poured out for us we beg, do not cast us aside.
DAY 6 Holy Mary,
You are full of grace, goodness, and mercy, help those in need now, and show us the path to your love, and the true road to salvation.
DAY 7 Holy Mary,
Jesus loves you so, spark our hearts with your love and Shower our families with Your heavenly graces and blessings.
DAY 8 Holy Mary,
Mother of God, we place our lives in your care. Grant peace and justice to our world, that we might live in harmony.
DAY 9 Holy Mary,
through You we beseech Our Lord, bring us acceptance to the Divine Will, please help us accept what will be, Forgive our sins, and grant us eternal life.
In conclusion of the novena, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

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