St. Peregrine (the Cancer Saint)

Novena Prayer

St. Peregrine, whom Holy Mother Church has declared patron of those suffering from running sores and cancer, I
confidently turn to you for aid in my present need: (Mention your request).

Lest I lose confidence, I beg your kind intercession.  Plead with Mary, the Mother of Sorrows, whom you loved so
tenderly and in union with whom you have suffered the pains of cancer, that she may help me with her all-powerful
prayers and consolation.

Obtain for me the strength to accept my trials from the loving hand of God with patience and resignation.  May
suffering lead me to a better life and enable me to atone for my own sins and the sins of the world.

St. Peregrine, help me to imitate you in bearing whatever cross God may permit to come to me, uniting myself with
Jesus Crucified and the Mother of Sorrows.   I offer my sufferings to God with all the love of my heart, for His glory
and the salvation of souls, especially my own.  Amen.

Prayer

God, graciously hear the prayers which I present to You in honor of St. Peregrine, Your beloved servant and
devoted friend of Jesus Crucified and Our Mother of Sorrows, so that I may receive help in my needs through the
intercession of him whose life had been so pleasing to You.

You filled St. Peregrine with the spirit of compassion.  Grant that by practicing works of charity I may deserve to be
numbered among the elect in Your Kingdom.  I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.