Saint Joan of Arc, French war heroine and religious martyr Pray for Us

 Saint Joan of Arc is the patron of Captives; France; Imprisoned people; Martyrs; Opposition of Church authorities; People ridiculed for their piety; Prisoners; Soldiers.

Pope Pius X beatified her in 1909 and Pope Benedict XV canonized her in 1920. As patron saint of France and of soldiers.
“Therefore, we must serve God first.”

 “All battles are first won or lost, in the mind”  

“It is better to be alone with God. His friendship will not fail me, nor His counsel, nor His love. In His strength, I will dare and dare and dare until I die”

 “I would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God's will”

The Litany of St. Joan of Arc
Composed by Louis, Bishop of Saint Die

Lord, have mercy on us!
Jesus Christ, have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us!
Jesus Christ, hear us!
Jesus Christ, graciously hear us!

Our Heavenly Father, Who art God,
have mercy on us!

Son, Savior of the world, Who art God,
have mercy on us!

Holy Spirit, Who art God,
have mercy on us!

Holy Trinity, Who art God,
have mercy on us!

Holy Mary, virgin Mother of God,
pray for us. *

Our Lady of the Assumption, principal patron of France, *
Saint Michael the Archangel, patron and special protector of France, *
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and Martyr, *
Saint Margaret of Antioch, virgin and Martyr, *
Saint Joan of Arc, chosen by God at Domremy, *
Saint Joan of Arc, informed [of her mission] by Saint Michael, the Archangel and his Angels, *
Saint Joan of Arc, compliant to the call of God, *
Saint Joan of Arc, confidant [in] and submissive to her voices, *
Saint Joan of Arc, model of family life and labor, *
Saint Joan of Arc, faithfully devoted to Our Lady, *
Saint Joan of Arc, who delighted in the Holy Eucharist, *
Saint Joan of Arc, model of generosity in the service to God, *
Saint Joan of Arc, example of faithfulness to the Divine vocation, *
Saint Joan of Arc, model of union with God in action, *
Saint Joan of Arc, virgin and soldier, *
Saint Joan of Arc, model of courage and purity in the field [of battle], *
Saint Joan of Arc, compassionate towards all who suffer, *
Saint Joan of Arc, the pride of Orleans, *
Saint Joan of Arc, glory of Reims, *
Saint Joan of Arc, liberator of the Country, *
Saint Joan of Arc, abandoned and imprisoned at Compiegne, *
Saint Joan of Arc, pure and patient in thy prison, *
Saint Joan of Arc, heroic and valiant before thy judges, *
Saint Joan of Arc, alone with God at the hour of torment, *
Saint Joan of Arc, Martyr of Rouen, *
Saint Joan or Arc and Saint Therese of Lisieux patronesses of France, *
All the Saints of France, intercede for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, Lord.

Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us, that we may become worthy of the promises of Our Savior Jesus Christ.

Let us pray. Oh God, Who hast raised up in an admirable manner, the virgin of Domremy, Saint Joan of Arc, for the defense of the faith and our country, by her intercession, we ask Thee that the Church may triumph against the assaults of her enemies and rejoice in lasting peace; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. 

Intercessory Prayer to St. Joan of Arc

The intercessory Prayer to St. Joan of Arc is appropriate for anyone to recite, especially in times of adversity.
 

Prayer to Saint Joan of Arc

(Pray novena for 9 consecutive days)

Opening prayer:
Eternal Father, you gave us Saint Joan of Arc through your infinite love and mercy for us.  We humbly ask that you send down your Holy Spirit upon us, as Your Spirit is the intermediary by which the Word goes forth from your lips and reaches the ears of the faithful.  Allow me to be a witness to your Son Jesus Christ just as St. Joan of Arc was. Oh, Jesus, grant me the courage to do your will, that I may be in one accord with our Father in Heaven. I thank you for the gift of your love, which I hope to one day fully understand.

Petition Prayer:
Say 19 Our Fathers, followed by "St. Joan of Arc, by your powerful intercession, hear and answer me."

When you finish, say the following prayer:

Saint Joan of Arc, patron of France, my patron saint, I ask you now to fight this battle with me by prayer, just as you led your troops to victory in battle.  You, who were filled with the Holy Spirit and chosen by God, help me this day with the favor I ask [here say your intention]. Grant me by your divine and powerful intercession, the courage and strength I need to endure this constant fight.  Oh St. Joan, help me to be victorious in the tasks God presents to me.
I thank you and ask you for your continuing protection of God's people.

Closing Prayer:
Sweet Saint Joan, plead for me before the throne of almighty God that I may be deemed worthy to be granted the request I have asked.  Help me, Saint Joan, to be more like you in the attempt to love the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. 
Through your guidance and prayer help me to be a truly devout and loving Christian, that I may both know and see the will of God.  Help me now St. Joan, in my time of need. I ask that you may always be near me guiding me closer each day to Jesus.  Thank you Saint Joan for having heard my prayer.
Amen.