Novena for Peace of Mind – 9 Days of Prayer

For those struggling with anxiety, worry, stress, and restlessness of heart

The Novena for Peace of Mind is for the restless heart that cannot switch off. Over nine days it brings your worries, stress and sleepless thoughts before Christ, who told his disciples not to let their hearts be troubled. It is not a quick fix, and it does not replace rest, medical care or good friends. What it offers is a short, steady rhythm of prayer you can return to each morning or each night. Many people find that naming one anxiety a day, and handing it over, lightens the whole week.

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A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer. You can begin this novena on any day.

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Novena for Peace of Mind – prayer for all nine days

Intention: For Inner Peace, Freedom from Anxiety, and Trust in God

Lord Jesus, You said to Your disciples, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." I claim Your promise today.

Lord God, my heart is restless and my mind is troubled. Worries and anxieties press upon me from every side. I cannot find peace on my own — I need Your help.

Calm the storms within me, just as You calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. Quiet my racing thoughts and ease my troubled heart. Help me to cast all my cares upon You, for You care for me.

Teach me not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Help me to live in this present moment, trusting that You hold my future in Your hands. Replace my fear with faith, my anxiety with trust, and my restlessness with the deep peace that only You can give.

(Pause here to mention your intentions)

Lord, I surrender every worry to You right now. I choose to trust You. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus.

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...

Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Pray this prayer once a day for nine days in a row.

Catholic Devotional Prayer · Inspired by John 14:27 and Philippians 4:6-7

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Frequently asked questions

When should I start the Novena for Peace of Mind?

Start whenever your worry feels loud. There is no feast date, so tonight is as good as any.

How do I pray the Novena for Peace of Mind?

Say the daily prayer once a day in a quiet place. Breathe slowly and name one worry you are handing to God.

Who is the Novena for Peace of Mind for?

It is for anyone carrying anxiety, stress or restlessness, including students, carers and people waiting on news.

Pray this novena with daily reminders in the Sacred Novenas app

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