September 23 through October 1, 2023
Novena prayer will be prayed daily in the Chapel following the 7:30 A.M. Mass and evening Rosary and Benediction at 7:45 P.M.
During this Novena, let us ponder on words from our dear Sister Saint Therese herself. She spoke them to those whom she loved in her own day and speaks them still… to us… whom she loves in, for, and through her Beloved Jesus today:
My God! I ask You for myself and for those whom I hold dear the grace to fulfill perfectly Your Holy Will, to accept for love of You the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in Heaven for all eternity. Amen.
Morning Prayer of St. Therese
I CANNOT FEAR A GOD WHO MADE HIMSELF small FOR ME.
~St. Therese of Lisieux
“I know quite well all you are suffering. I know your anguish, and I share it. Oh! If I could but impart to you the peace which Jesus has put into my soul amid my most bitter tears. Be comforted all passes away.”
~St. Therese of Lisieux
“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you—for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart… don’t listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love…” St. Therese of Lixieux
“I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.” ~St. Therese
“I am your sister and your friend. Never will I cease watching over you.”
~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Prayer for the intercession of St. Thérèse
O Little Thérèse, I recall your promise, “To do good upon earth,” and shower down your “Roses” on those who invoke you.
Please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love.
O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God today to grant me the favors I now place, with confidence, in your hands:
St. Thérèse, pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, so one day I will see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
St. Thérèse, help me to always imitate your “Little Way.” May my life bring peace and love to the world through my daily devotion to God our Savior. Amen.