The Crown of Advent Novena 2025
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Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of Christ
“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not nigh:
a star shall come forth out of Jacob,
and a sceptre shall rise out of Israel…” Numbers 24:17
The ancient prophecy of the Star of Jacob shines brightly in these final days of Advent. As the Church enters the second half of this holy season, our prayer turns with deeper longing toward the coming of the Messiah. Through the beloved O Antiphons, those seven brief but powerful scriptural titles of Christ—we are invited to lift our eyes to the One who is Wisdom, Lord, Root of Jesse, Key of David, Radiant Dawn, King of the Nations, and God-with-us.
Beginning Wednesday 17 December and continuing until Christmas Day, our Crown of Advent Novena offers a prayerful path towards the Nativity of Our Lord. Each day, new resources will be uploaded to this page so that parishioners may pray, reflect, and journey together in hope.
This Novena weaves together the O Antiphons and the seven sacred “jewels” of the Advent Crown, forming a beautiful devotion offered especially for the conversion of a loved one or of many loved ones, who rest upon our hearts at this holy time.
As we await the rising of the true Morning Star, may these nine days prepare us to welcome Christ with renewed faith, deep peace, and joyful expectation.
Join us as we begin our Novena on 17 December and journey to the birth of Our Lord each day.
Day One, 17th December
Advent Novena Day One
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O Wisdom, You come forth from the mouth of the Most High. You fill the universe and hold all things together in a strong yet gentle manner: O come to teach us the way to truth.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Two, 18th December
Advent Novena Day two
The Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O Adonai and Ruler of the House of Israel. You appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the Law on Sinai: O come and save us with your mighty power.
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Three, 19th December
Advent Novena Day Three
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O Stock of Jesse, You stand as a signal for the nations; kings fall silent before You whom the peoples acclaim. O come to deliver us, and do not delay.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Four, 20th December
Advent Novena Day Four
The Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O Key of David and sceptre of Israel, what You open no-one can close again; what You close no-one can open. O come to lead the captive from prison; free those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Five, 21st December
Advent Novena Day Five
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O Rising Sun, You are the splendour of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Six, 22nd December
Advent Novena Day Six
The Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O King whom all the peoples desire, You are the cornerstone which makes all one. O come and save man whom You made from clay.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Seven, 23rd December
Advent Novena Day Seven
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
O Emmanuel, You are our King and Judge, the One whom people await and their Saviour. O Come and save us, Lord our God.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Eight, 24th December
Advent Novena Day Eight
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
When the sun rises in the heavens you will see the King of Kings. He comes forth from the Father like a bridegroom coming in splendour from his wedding chamber.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Day Nine, 25th December
Advent Novena Day Nine
The Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Day One:
In the Name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
On the Star of Bethlehem:
O Star of Bethlehem, shed your light on the Christ–child. Be to us a beacon of light and
hope eternal guiding all people to salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For The Day
Today Christ is born, today the Saviour has appeared; today the angels sing on earth, the archangels rejoice; today upright people shout for joy: Glory be to God on high, alleluia.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be x3
On The Medal
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May the work of sal- vation that Your first coming began reach fulfilment in each of one of us and in those for whom we now pray (Name those for whom this Novena is offered). We make our prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
