Mothers’ Day Novena

    The Salve Regina ("Hail, Holy Queen") is sung every evening by Dominicans. According to tradition, the Blessed Mother prays for the security of the whole Order as Dominicans sing, "Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us." This novena we ask our Blessed Mother to pour out blessing upon your mother. Shrine of Saint Jude at St. Dominic's Church, Washington, D.C. Photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.

Fathers’ Day Novena

Our holy father Dominic is referred to as "Lumen Ecclesiae" ("Light of the Church"). The "O Lumen," a hymn to Saint Dominic, is sung nightly in the Dominican communities throughout the world. It is prayed in procession at the end of evening prayers. In this novena it is an honor for us to pray for your father! Shrine of Saint Jude St. Dominic's Church, Washington, D.C. Photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.

Saint Anne/Saint Joachim Novena

In honor of St. Anne, the Dominican Friars will celebrate a special Novena of Masses at the Rosary Shrine of St. Jude, beginning on July 18th and lasting for 9 days.

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