Be there with me, O Lord, I pray.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna
(This novena is for those who are
suffering from anxiety, depression
and other mental illness. St.
Dymphna is the patron of these
afflictions and has been known to
comfort and in some cases cure
those who suffer.
Saint Dymphna is the patron saint
of….
Anxiety, Mental Illness, Emotional
distress, Depression, Families,
Incest Victims, Runaways,
Psychologists)
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna
Prayers
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
You know suffering well, as you
lost your mom at such a young
age. Please pray for us to be
consoled in our suffering.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
Pray that we will persevere in
hope, knowing that we are never
alone in our pain or suffering,
always remembering that Jesus is
with us.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
You know well that healing
doesn’t always happen in this
lifetime, and still, we ask that you
pray for our healing if it is God’s
will.
Please pray for the healing we
need and desire and seek. We
know we are held close in God’s
hands.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
At times, it can feel difficult to
endure what we must. Please pray
for our endurance. Please pray
that we will have exactly what we
need -- all of the graces that we
need, at each moment to move
forward with our faith.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
Pray that our loneliness will be
relieved -- that we may feel God’s
close presence in our lives, and
the intercession of saints like you
praying for us on this journey.
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Amen.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
Pray that we will not let our
sufferings bring us to despair. Pray
that we will run to our Father in
Heaven at every moment we are
hurting, and that He will console
us.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pray that when our pain increases,
when our hearts hurt, and when
we feel lonely or scared, that we
will turn to the Lord and remain
near to Him, remembering His
promise that He will never leave
us.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
Pray that our suffering will not rob
us of joy, that we may still be able
to see God’s goodness and beauty
around us.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for Anxiety and
Depression to St. Dymphna - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Father in Heaven, thank You for
always hearing me. Thank you for
never leaving me. Thank you for
Your nearness.
We’re grateful that You’ve given
us St. Dymphna to intercede for
us, for everyone who suffers with
mental illness, with depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, and more…
Thank you for giving us someone
who can relate to us, who can
understand our sufferings.
St. Dymphna, please pray for us.
Pray that our lives, and even our
sufferings, will glorify God, and
that our relationship with Christ
will deepen each day.
Please also pray for… (mention
your intentions here).
In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.