The prayer of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena is traditionally prayed fifteen times each day, beginning on the feast of St. Andrew (November 30) and concluding on Christmas Eve.
How to Pray the St. Andrew Christmas Novena
Make the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Say the St. Andrew Christmas Novena prayer
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.
Name any intentions or other prayers you wish to share with God as you make this Advent journey
Conclude with the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
If you’re praying this novena in the traditional fashion:
Repeat the above steps 14x throughout your day.