noun
- plural of novena; a series of nine days of prayer or religious observance in the Catholic tradition, often for a specific intention or in honor of a saint.
Usage: religious; primarily Catholic
Examples
- The parish organized novenas for the feast of Saint Joseph.
- She prayed novenas every evening during Lent.
- Many families participate in novenas to ask for healing or guidance.
- The church announced a series of novenas leading up to Christmas.
- He completed nine novenas as part of his spiritual practice.