The Monthly Novena — Ending on the 19th
Every month, the shrine prays a novena to Saint Expedite that ends on the 19th — the day his devotees across Argentina and Brazil keep as his own, month after month.
On the 19th of every month, churches and home altars across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world fill with red candles for Saint Expedite. The nine days before it are the novena: one short meditation a day, then the Classic Prayer, ending together on his day. Pray it for the need that cannot wait — and begin again next month with the next one.
The Nine Days
Each day’s meditation is on the shrine’s prayers page — pray it there, then light your candle here in the chapel:
- Day 1 — For the Urgent Need Before You
- Day 2 — For Your Family
- Day 3 — For Health and Strength
- Day 4 — For Work and Provision
- Day 5 — For Protection from Harm
- Day 6 — In Thanksgiving for Favors Already Granted
- Day 7 — For the Impossible Cause
- Day 8 — For Others Who Are Waiting
- Day 9 — Thanksgiving and the Promise
On the 19th: Give Him His Thanks
The novena ends on his day — and tradition is firm about what comes next. When Saint Expedite answers, thank him publicly: a slice of pound cake, red flowers, and your story told out loud, so his name grows. Share yours on the testimonies wall.