The Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to specific devotions, themes, or mysteries to deepen spiritual life, often linked to the liturgical calendar or traditional piety. These are not obligatory, but there are many traditions, devotions, and feast days that make following Catholic monthly devotions a beautiful tradition for you and your family. Each month of the year focuses on a specific mystery of the Church. These devotions may vary slightly from country to country, but a common pattern is widely observed throughout the Catholic world.
Catholic Monthly Devotions
January: The Holy Name of Jesus
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, celebrated on January 3
February: The Holy Family
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2
March: Saint Joseph
Feast of St. Joseph, celebrated on March 19
April: The Holy Eucharist
Includes season of Lent and often Holy Triduum as Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25
May: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Includes feasts of: Our Lady of Fatima celebrated on May 13, Mary Help of Christians celebrated on May 24, and feast of the Visitation of Mary celebrated on May 31.
June: The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Includes the Feast of The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus celebrated on the Friday after Corpus Christi.
July: The Precious Blood of Jesus
The Feast of the Precious Blood of Jesus was originally celebrated on July 1st, but now is primarily honored through votive Masses and special devotions throughout the month.
August: The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Feast of The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15 and the Feast of The Queenship of Mary is celebrated on August 22.
September: The Seven Sorrows of Mary
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on September 15.
October: The Holy Rosary
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7.
November: The Holy Souls in Purgatory
The Feast of All Souls Day is celebrated on November 2.
December: The Immaculate Conception Advent, and Christmas
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on Dec 8, the season of Advent which begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 (the feast of St. Andrew) and ending on Christmas Eve, and the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25.
Catholic Monthly Devotions
January
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus: A Powerful Prayer
The Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus is a powerful public prayer of the Church that is recited every year on January 3.
Prayer of Consecration to the Holy Name of Jesus
The prayer of consecration to the Holy Name of Jesus is a tradition in the month of January which is devoted to honoring His Holy Name.
February
Prayer of Consecration to the Holy Family
Pray this prayer of consecration to the Holy Family for the sanctification of your family life, encouraging love, obedience, and trust in God.
Prayer to the Holy Family by Pope Francis
Pope Francis published the prayer to the Holy Family on the Feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth December 29, 2013.
March
The Chaplet of the Five Holy Wounds of Jesus Prayer
The Chaplet of the Five Holy Wounds meditates on the 5 wounds of Jesus Christ. This prayer on the 5 wounds of Jesus has been in practice for centuries. The chaplet reflects on Christ’s passion and suffering for you, and how your personal sin has wounded Him.
St Joseph Prayer: To You O blessed Joseph
The St Joseph Prayer “To You, O blessed Joseph” is the official prayer for the year of St. Joseph and should be added to the end of the Rosary.
Traditional Stations of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori
The traditional Stations of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori, or way of the cross, meditates on the 14 stations of the Passion of Christ, publicly prayed on Fridays during Lent.
April
Prayer to Spiritually Unite with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Pray this prayer to spiritually unite to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament when you are unable to visit Him in adoration.
15 Minutes before the Blessed Sacrament
Pray this guided prayer and spend 15 minutes before the Blessed Sacrament with this meditation to contemplate Jesus and grow your love for Him.
Blessing Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar
“Blessing Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar” – join us for our 6th catechetical meditation of the Divine Praises prayer.
Litany of the Holy Eucharist Prayer
The Litany of the Holy Eucharist is a prayer which was originally written by Saint Peter Julian Eymard, the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers.
Pray Eucharistic Holy Face Chaplet for Priests
Pray the Eucharistic Holy Face Chaplet to intercede for the priests who offer you the Sacraments.
May
First Saturday Rosary with 15 minute meditation on Mysteries
This scriptural rosary includes a 15 minute meditation on all of the mysteries as part of the First Saturday devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto)
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Marian litany also commonly known as the Litany of Loreto because it is known to have originated there, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto.
Pray to God Five Fatima Prayers Sent from Heaven in a Miracle
Pray the five Fatima prayers sent from Heaven in a miracle in 1917 by the Angels and by the Virgin Mary.
Bringing America Back to God Rosary Novena for America
Join us in praying a rosary novena for America asking for grace from God in bringing America back to God. Our goal is to have 1 million total rosaries recited within a year!
June
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart in the Eucharist
“Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart in the Eucharist” – join us for our 4th catechetical meditation of the Divine Praises prayer.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaplet and Novena
Pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus chaplet, meditating on the 5 mysteries of the Eucharist, and then end this devotion with a short novena written by St. Padre Pio.
Consecration Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
In 1899, Pope Leo XIII wrote an Encyclical encouraging the whole world to pray a consecration prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Prayer for Consecration of the Human Race to Sacred Heart
This prayer of consecration of the human race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a call to respond personally to love and honor the heart of our Lord.
Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer to the Sacred Heart is included as part of his intentions for the church to grow in compassion through a personal relationship with Jesus.
July
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
The Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, privately prayed for centuries, was approved for public recitation in 1960 by Pope John XXIII.
Consecration to the Precious Blood of Jesus Prayer
Pray the Act of Consecration to the Precious Blood of Jesus and set yourself aside as consecrated to Jesus.
Blessed Be the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
“Blessed Be the Most Precious Blood of Jesus” – join us for our 5th catechetical meditation of the Divine Praises prayer.
Novena to the Precious Blood of Jesus PDF Download
This novena to the Precious Blood of Jesus, an ancient devotion of the Church, will provide spiritual protection and give your many graces. The Precious Blood of Jesus Christ is consecrated and offered by priests in the Mass. It is also present in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar.
August
Consecration Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is meant to unite humankind to God through Mary’s heart.
September
7 Sorrows of Mary Irresistible Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
The 7 sorrows of Mary Irresistible Novena was given to us by Fr. Ripperger, an exorcist, to help the laity overcome habitual sin and have a deliverance from evil. This devotion includes the Litany to Our Lady of Sorrows each of the 9 days of the 7 Sorrows Novena prayer.
Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary Pierces the Heart
Our Lady of Sorrows, also known as the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary, or the 7 Dolors of Mary, is a meditation on the lamentations of Mary.
October
Pray the Rosary Daily, it will Miraculously Change Your Life
The Rosary is the weapon of our time. Our Lady of Fatima told the shepherd children we must pray the rosary daily.
The Whole Rosary: Pray all 20 Mysteries
Pray the whole rosary, all 20 mysteries of the rosary, every day using these meditations. This devotion will help you overcome anxiety, despair, and habitual sin.
Scriptural Rosary for the Sorrowful Mysteries
Pray this scriptural rosary for the sorrowful mysteries and contemplate the passion, crucifixion, and death of our Lord Jesus Christ with every Hail Mary.
Scriptural Rosary for Priests: Pray the Luminous Mysteries
Christ instituted the priesthood on Holy Thursday. Join Him in adoration on Thursdays to pray this scriptural rosary for priests.
November
Litany for the Souls in Purgatory who have Died
The Litany for the Souls in Purgatory who have died is a prayer that is often said in the month of November, a month dedicated to praying for the dead.
Chaplet for the Souls in Purgatory: All Souls Day Prayers
Pray the Chaplet for the Souls in Purgatory in November for your deceased loved ones. This chaplet can also be prayed with All Souls Day prayers November 2.
The Chaplet of St. Gertrude for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Pray the Chaplet of St. Gertrude for the Holy Souls in Purgatory in mobile friendly format or print our free PDF for your chapel.
Prayers for the Souls in Purgatory
Remember the Church suffering in the month of November. Join us in praying these prayers for the souls in purgatory.
December
Totus Tuus Prayer to the Immaculate Conception
The Totus Tuus prayer, or “Totally Yours”, is a prayer of consecration to the Immaculate Conception by Saint John Paul II.