Some of you may have already begun a novena to St. Thérèse to end on her feast day on October 1st but if you haven't started already, I have good news!! It's not too late. I am starting my novena today so it will end on St. Thérèse's traditional feast day, October 3rd. You can offer up this short prayer each day with a special intention. Don't forget that a Saint's intercession is most powerful on their feast day, so ask for special favors on that day especially!
Here is the first day of prayer to begin today:
Start Novena with this prayer each day:
Dearest St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.
Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…
(mention your intentions)
Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
St. Thérèse, you were faithful to God up until the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance of love for God our savior.
Amen
DAY ONE
Loving God, you blessed St. Thérèse with a capacity for a great love. Help me to believe in your unconditional love for each of your children, especially for me.
St. Thérèse, privileged Little Flower of Jesus and Mary, I approach you with childlike confidence and deep humility.
I lay before you my desires, and beg that through your intercession they may be realized.
Did you not promise to spend your heaven doing good upon earth? Grant me according to this promise the favors I am asking from you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, ora pro nobis!
God bless you and keep you!!
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