Novena Prayer Book to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart French version

A lovely booklet of novena prayers dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is accompanied by reflections on the saints who came to pray at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre. It has a unique and powerful spiritual dimension. The saints mentioned were not chosen at random, as they came to pray at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre.

Furthermore, this booklet was designed by the teams at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre.

• What is a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

A novena is a prayer said over nine consecutive days. It allows you to entrust a prayer intention to God and to spend time with Him. The novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus centres on a key theme: Christ’s love for each and every one of us a love that is faithful, patient and merciful. During these nine days, we meditate on this love.

• How is the novena presented in the booklet?

The novena is guided day by day over nine days. The booklet is clearly structured. Each day follows the same pattern.

You will find:

• The theme of the prayer
• The Word of God
• The meditation for the day with a saint
• A prayer from the Litany of the Sacred Heart to be recited together, followed by a concluding prayer

Details of the Novena: 

Day 1: With Saint Thérèse Benedicta of the Cross – Prayer for France and all nations.

Day 2: With Blessed Christian de Chergé – Prayer for peace in hearts and in the world.

Day 3 and 5: With Saint John Paul II – Prayer for families, followed by a prayer for the defence of life

Day 4: With Blessed Vladimir Ghika – Prayer for the sick

Day 6: With Saint Charles de Foucauld – Prayer for young people and vocations

Days 7 and 9: With Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face – Prayer for the rise of consolers of the Heart of Jesus, followed by a prayer for the sanctification of priests

Day 8: With Saint John XXIII – Prayer for the conversion of sinners

• Why choose this novena booklet?

• For its authentic content: designed by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
• For its clear and simple structure: easy to follow each day
• For its spiritual richness: combining Scripture, meditation with a saint, and prayer
• For its practical format: ideal for when you’re on the move

• How does the novena at the Sacred Heart of Montmartre take place?

The novena of prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place within the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre. Throughout the year, stay informed about feasts and liturgical seasons, particularly those specific feasts that are more closely linked to the history and charism of the basilica.

Our booklet is also available in the shop inside the Basilica. Come along to the Basilica to celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus, gentle and humble. Find out more about the novena and the solemnities in June 2026.

Learn more about the novena booklet dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

✔ Produced by the in-house teams at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

✔ Dimensions: 10.2 x 14.4 cm

✔ Paperback

✔ Made in France

✔ Number of pages: 39 pages

✔ Language: French

✔ Exclusive to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

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