Novena

Synonyms of novena

• devotion
• prayer
• litany

Collocations of novena

prayer

Frequency: 80 %

She attended the novena to offer her prayers for healing.

devotion

Frequency: 70 %

The novena was a demonstration of his deep devotion to his faith.

faithful

Frequency: 60 %

The faithful gathered each day for the novena.

blessing

Frequency: 50 %

They hoped the novena would bring them a special blessing.

miracle

Frequency: 45 %

Many believed that the novena would bring about a miracle.

Idiomatic Expressions for novena

• Phrase: novena of grace
  Meaning: a nine-day prayer devotion to St. Francis Xavier for special favors or graces
  Usage: Many Catholics participate in the novena of grace leading up to St. Francis Xavier's feast day.