Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena

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Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto were siblings who lived in Portugal in the early 1900s. Along with their cousin Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta were visionaries of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Both children died in childhood

Though Francisco and Jacinta both had short lives on earth, they were very holy. You can use this novena to seek intercession from these holy child saints in any aspect of your life!

About Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto

Francisco Marto was born in 1908 in Portugal near Fatima. His younger sister, Jacinta, was born in 1910. Their parents were Manuel and Olimpia Marto. 

During their early years, Francisco and Jacinta were regular Catholic children. Neither of them was able to read. Francisco liked music and liked to be alone to think. Jacinta enjoyed singing and dancing, and she had an affectionate personality.

Francisco and Jacinta regularly looked after the sheep their family owned. Their cousin, Lucia, assisted them with this task.

In 1916, the three shepherd children began to see visions of angels during their shepherding work. On May 13th, 1917, when Francisco was eight years old and Jacinto seven years old, they saw a vision of Our Lady. In this apparition, Mary asked the three children to pray the Rosary and to offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners.

Over the next six months, Mary appeared on the 13th of each month to the three children. On the 13th of October, the Marian apparition was accompanied by the miracle of the sun appearing to dance in the sky. Thousands of witnesses saw this miracle.

After the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima ceased, Francisco and Jacinta continued to devote themselves to holy acts of penance and self-mortification for the conversion of sinners.

In 1918, an epidemic of influenza was spreading throughout Europe. In October of 1918, Mary appeared to Jacinta and told her that both she and Francisco would go to heaven soon. Despite being ill, both siblings walked to the church to adore the Eucharist and prostrated themselves to pray.

On April 3, 1919, Francisco declined the opportunity of being treated at the hospital for his influenza. The next day, he died at home.

Jacinta was taken to the hospital, but she knew that treatment would not save her life. While in the hospital, her health worsened. 

So that she could be treated at a children’s hospital in Lisbon, Jacinta was transferred temporarily to the Orphanage of Our Lady of Miracles. While there, she contracted an infection and had to have an operation. Two of her ribs were removed. The condition of her heart prevented her from having general anesthesia, so she suffered great pain. She offered this suffering for the conversion of sinners.

On February 19th, 1920, Jacinta requested the last sacraments because she knew she was going to die the next day.

Francisco and Jacinta were canonized in 2017. Jacinta is the youngest canonized saint who was not a martyr.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto’s Feast Day: February 20th

Why Pray the Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena?

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto are the patron saints of sick people, bodily ills, and against sickness. You can ask for their intercession if you are sick or need healing. Or you can ask them to pray for someone you know who is sick or in pain.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto are also the patron saints of people ridiculed for their piety. You can ask them to pray for you if you are being ridiculed for your piety, or you can ask them to pray for someone you know who is being ridiculed for their piety.

You can pray the Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena for any intention!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena Prayers

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 1

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, you were full of devotion from the time you were very young. Along with your cousin Lucia, you received visions of Our Lady at Fatima. After the Blessed Virgin Mary began to appear to you, you became even more devoted to serving God and to carrying out holy acts.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray for the holiness of all children!

Pray for us, that we may offer our entire lives to God. Pray that we may do all we can to persevere in holiness each day of our lives.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 2

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, Our Lady appeared to you and your cousin at Fatima with specific requests. She asked you to pray the Rosary and offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners. You carried out her requests and helped to spread her message.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray for the conversion of sinners in our modern world!

Pray for us, that we may be willing to do all we can to help bring others to conversion. Pray that we may answer God’s call to serve Him in whatever ways He desires of us.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 3

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their examples in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, you had the privilege of beholding apparitions of Our Blessed Mother. She spoke to you about the need to pray for the conversion of sinners and for peace in the world. She told you about the many horrors that would occur in the world if conversion did not take place.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray that peace may reign in our modern world!

Pray for us, that we may do whatever we can to help bring about peace in the world. Pray that we may put our whole lives at the service of God.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 4

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, you are the patron saints of people who are ridiculed for their piety. You experienced the pain of being doubted by others when you told of the visions you saw. Others made fun of your pious devotion, but you held fast to your faith and pious practices.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray for all who are ridiculed for their piety!

Pray for us, that we may never allow any obstacles to prevent us from serving God. Pray that we may devote ourselves fully to God, no matter the cost.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 5

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jactinta, you were blessed to see and hear Our Blessed Mother in an apparition. She told you how important it is for us to pray and fast for the conversion of sinners. For the rest of your short lives, you devoted yourselves to acts of penance and prayer.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in a spirit of holy penance!

Pray for us, that we may do all we can to help bring about the conversion of souls. Pray that we may do whatever God asks of us for His glory.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 6

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, your short lives were marked with great devotion and piety. After you heard the message of Our Lady of Fatima about the need for prayer and penance, you devoted yourselves more fully to pious acts for the conversion of souls.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in piety!

Pray for us, that we may grow in devotion and friendship with God each day of our lives. Pray that we may be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 7

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, Our Blessed Mother appeared to you at Fatima. She told you that God wished people to pray and to sacrifice for souls. You showed great faith by acting on her words and by believing in her message. You continued to act faithfully for the rest of your short lives.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in faith!

Pray for us, that we may grow in all virtues that are necessary for our holiness. Pray that we always may make serving God our top priority in our life.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 8

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, you faced many obstacles after receiving the message of Our Lady of Fatima. Many people ridiculed you and did not believe what you said you had seen. Despite these difficulties, you persevered in your faith and in striving to carry out Our Lady’s instructions.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of God. And we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in perseverance!

Pray for us, that we may never allow difficulties to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may carry out God’s will in our lives no matter how difficult it might be.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto Novena - Day 9

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto as examples of holiness. Help us to imitate their example in our lives!

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, Our Lady appeared to you at Fatima and instructed you. She told you of the need for prayer and sacrifice for the conversion of sinners. She told you to pray the Rosary to help her in the battle for souls.

Please bring our petitions before the throne of 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 help God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may strive to serve God worthily each day.

And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).

Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.