novena to the

SacreD Heart

Beginning June 3, join us for nine days of prayer and special reflections inspired by the stunning mosaics of our Cathedral Basilica.

Join the Novena
In preparation for the feast of the Sacred Heart, and in thanksgiving for its 200th Anniversary, the The Archdiocese of St. Louis invites you to embark on a nine-day "virtual pilgrimage." This very special program begins June 3 and culminates on the Feast of the Sacred Heart on June 12.

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Discover the story of our mother church!

Vast and intricate all at once, the Cathedral Basilica is an unrivaled jewel of the Church, and indeed, of all architecture. Its beautiful mosaics serve as inspirations for the reflections that accompany this novena.

Embark on a Virtual Pilgrimage

Each day, Novena participants will receive an email featuring a recording of the Novena Prayer led by different members of our Archdiocesan community--the individuals that help make up the beautiful, living mosaic of our local church!

In addition, participants will receive daily, short reflections inspired by different mosaics in the Cathedral Basilica, as well as a chance to explore that mosaic's artistic and cultural context. This prayerful series will offer a closer look at this world-class architectural treasure and a unique encounter with the history of our Archdiocese, which this year celebrates its 200th anniversary!

The emails will only be sent to those who opt in, so be sure to sign up now.

For all its artistic value, the Cathedral Basilica is no museum piece—it is a spiritual field hospital, a refuge for souls, and an invitation, through beauty, to contemplate the Divine. The might and grace of soaring arches and the delicate and intricate beauty of the mosaics serve a far greater purpose, and the very walls of this building are nothing short of an encounter with the sacred.

Every corner of this church speaks Christ. Each and every soul that enters the Cathedral Basilica is met with an invitation into a greater relationship with Our Lord.

Let us pray . . .  

O my Jesus, you have said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” You know the deepest longings of my heart. You know the burdens that I carry. Behold, I come before You now, asking only this: make me a saint. 

In the midst of sanctifying trials, heed not my complaints, but remind me of eternity with You and give me courage. I give You my life, that every good gift You have given me be rendered back to You—for Your glory, for my sanctity, and for the good of Your Holy Church. 

Thank you for the saints who built Your Church in St. Louis—those we know and honor, and those whose lives remain hidden in You. Transform our hearts, that we who have been entrusted to this Archdiocese, may one day merit to join them. 

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in you!
© Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 2026. Photos on this page courtesey of the Archdiocese of St. Louis archives, and of Cori Nations.