Novena to Saint Thrse

Rose Novena Prayer

O Little Therese of the Child Jesus
Please pick for me a rose
from the heavenly garden
and send it to me
as a message of love.
O Little Flower of Jesus,
ask God to grant the favors
I now place with confidence
in you hands
( mention your special prayer request here )
St. Therese, help me to always believe
as you did, in God's great love for me,
so that I may imitate your "Little Way" each day.

The Twenty-four 'Glory Be's Novena to St.

Therese
The Glory Be is said 24 times each day for nine days, in thanksgiving for all the blessings
and favours given to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus during the 24 years of her life. Start
the novena each day with this prayer:

Holy Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit, I thank You for all the
blessings and favours You have showered upon the soul of Your servant Therese of the
Child Jesus, during the 24 years she spent here on earth, and in consideration of the merits
of this, Your most beloved Saint, I beseech You to grant me this favour, if it is in
accordance with Your most Holy Will and is not an obstacle to my salvation.

After this prayer, follow with the 24 Glory Bes, between each of which should be included
this short prayer

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

 A Nine Day Novena to Saint Thrse
O St. Thrse of the Child Jesus, who during your short life on earth became a mirror of
angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of wholehearted abandonment to God, now that
you rejoice in the reward of your virtues, cast a glance of pity on me as I leave all things in
your hands. Make my troubles your own, speak a word for me to Our Lady Immaculate,
whose flower of special love you were -- to that Queen of Heaven who smiled on you at the
dawn of life Beg her powerful intercession the grace I yearn for so ardently at this
moment...and that she join with it a blessing that may strengthen me during life, defend
me at the hour of death, and lead me straight on to a happy eternity. Amen.

O God, who did inflame with the Spirit of Love, the soul of your servant Thrse of the Child
Jesus, grant that we also may love you and make you much loved. Amen.

DAY ONE

O Thrse of the Child Jesus, well beloved and full of charity, in union with you, I reverently
adore the majesty of God, and since I rejoice with exceeding joy in the singular gifts of
grace bestowed upon you during your life, and your gifts of glory after death, I give Him
deepest thanks for them; I beseech you with all my hearts devotion to be pleased to obtain
for me (...mention request here). But if what I ask of you so earnestly does not tend to the
glory of God and the greater good of my soul, do you, I pray, obtain for me that which is
more profitable to both these ends. Amen.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY TWO

Almighty God, giver of all good gifts, who did will that Blessed Therese, being watered by
the heavenly dew of your guiding grace, should bloom in Carmel with the beauty of virginity
and patience in suffering, grant that I your servant may go forward in the order of her
sweetness an may be found worthy to become a devoted and loyal follower of Christ. Amen.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY THREE

O Therese of the Child Jesus, lily of purity, ornament and glory of Carmel, I greet you, great
saint, seraph of divine love. I rejoice in the favours our Lord so liberally bestowed on you. I
humility and confidence I ask you to help me, for I know God has given you love and pity as
well as power. Tell Him, now, I beseech you, of the favour I seek in this novena... Your
request will crown my petition with success and bring joy to my heart. Remember your
promise to do good here on earth. I shall spend my heaven doing good on the Earth After
death I shall let fall a shower of roses.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY FOUR

O Little Flower of Jesus, who at an early age had your heart set on Carmel and in your brief
earthly life did become the mirror of angelic purity, of courageous love and of whole hearted
surrender to Almighty God, turn your eyes of mercy upon me who trusts in you. Obtain for
me the favour I seek in this novena...and the grace to keep my heart and mind pure and
clean. O dear saint, grant me to feel in every need the power of your intercession; help to
comfort me in all the bitterness of this life and especially at its end, that I may be worth to
share eternal happiness with you in heaven. Amen.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY FIVE

O Little Flower of Carmel, Almighty God endowed you, consumed by love for him, with
wondrous spiritual strength to follow the way of perfection during the days of your short
life. Sickness touched you early but you remained firm in faith and prayer was your life. O
pray for me that I may benefit by your intercession and be granted the favour I ask in this
novena...

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY SIX

O Little Flower of Jesus, you have shown yourself so powerful in your intercession, so
tender and compassionate toward those who honour you and invoke you in suffering and
distress, that I kneel at your feet with perfect confidence and beseech you most humbly and
earnestly to take me under your protection in my present necessity and obtain for me the
favour I ask in this novena...Vouchsafe to recommend my request to Mary, the merciful
Queen of Heaven, that she may plead my cause with you before the throne of Jesus, her
divine Son.. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY SEVEN

Therese of the Child Jesus, most loving Saint, in union with you I adore the divine Majesty.
My heart is filled with joy at the remembrance of the marvellous favours with which God
blessed your life on earth and of the great glory that came to you after death. In union with
you, I praise God, and offer him my humble tribute of thanksgiving. I implore you to obtain
for me, through your powerful intercession, the greatest of all blessings -- that of living and
dying in the state of grace. I also beg of you to secure for me the special favour I seek in
this novena...

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY EIGHT

O glorious St. Therese, who, burning with the desire of increasing the glory of God,
invariably attended to the sanctification of your soul by the constant practice of prayer and
charity so that, becoming in the Church a model of holiness, you are now in Heaven the
protector of all those who have recourse to you in faith, look down upon me who invokes
your powerful patronage and join your petition to mine that I be granted the favour I seek
in this novena...

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.

DAY NINE

O St. Therese, seraphic virgin, beloved spouse of our Crucified Lord, you who on earth did
burn with a love so intense toward your God and my God, and now glow with a bright and
purer flame in paradise, obtain for me, I beseech you, a spark of that same holy fire which
shall help me to put things of the world in their proper place and live my life always
conscious of the presence of God. As I conclude my novena I also beg of you to secure for
me the special favour I seek at this time...

NOVENA
Little Flower Novena

Prayers to be said each day:

Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the
fire of divine love.

V. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.

R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray: O God, who have instructed the hearts of the faithful by the
light of the Holy Spirit; grant that by the gift of the same Spirit, we may be
ever truly wise and rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love: O my God! I believe in Thee: strengthen

my faith. All my hopes are in Thee: do Thou secure them. I love Thee:
teach me to love Thee daily more and more.

The Act of Contrition: O my God! I am heartily sorry for having offended

You, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the
pains of hell, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all
good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your
grace, to confess my sins, to do penance , and to amend my life. Amen.
Concluding Prayer Prayed Each Day:

O Lord, You have said: Unless you become as little children you shall not
enter the kingdom of heaven; grant us, we beg You, so to follow, in
humility and simplicity of heart, the footsteps of the Virgin blessed
Thrse, that we may attain to an everlasting reward. Amen.

Special Prayers for Each Day:

First Day

St. Thrse, 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.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but specially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: Confidence in God. We can never have too much
confidence in the good God who is so powerful and so merciful. We obtain
from Him as much as we hope for.

If you are nothing, do you forget that Jesus is everything? You have only to
lose your nothingness in His Infinity and think only of loving Him.

Concluding Prayer
Second Day

O dear little Saint, now that you see the crucified Jesus in heaven, still
bearing the wounds caused by sin, you know still more clearly than you did
upon earth the value of souls, and the priceless worth of that Precious
Blood which He shed to save them. As I am one of those children for
whom Christ died, obtain for me all the graces I need in order to profit by
that Precious Blood. Use your great power with our divine Lord and pray
for me.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: Sin. The only grace I ask, O Jesus, is never to
offend Thee.

By love and not by fear, does a soul avoid committing the least fault.

Yes, even if I have on my conscience every possible crime, I should lose

none of my confidence; my heart breaking with sorrow, I should go and
throw myself into the arms of my Savior.

The remembrance of my faults humbles me and makes me afraid to rely on

my own strength, which is nothing but weakness.

Concluding Prayer

Third Day

Dear Little Flower, make all things lead me to heaven and God, Whether I
look at the sun, the moon, the stars and the vast expanse in which they
float, or whether I look at the flowers of the field, the trees of the forest, the
beauties of the earth so full of color and so glorious, may they speak to me
of the love and power of God; may they all sing His praises in my ear. Like
you may I daily love Him more and more in return for His gifts. Teach me
often to deny myself in my dealings with others, that I may offer to Jesus
many little sacrifices.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: The Use of Gods Gifts. How much benefit have I
received from the beauties of nature, bestowed in such abundance. How
they raise me to Him who placed such wonders in this land of exile which
is only to last a day.

O sparkling nature, if I did not see God in you, you would be naught but a
great tomb.

With your little hand which caresses Mary, You sustain the universe and
bestow life; and You think of me, O Jesus my little King.

I do not wish creatures to have one atom of my love. I wish to give all to
Jesus, since He has shown me that He alone is perfect happiness.

Concluding Prayer

Fourth Day

Dear Little Flower of Carmel, bearing so patiently the disappointments and

delays allowed by God, and preserving in the depths of your soul an
unchanging peace because you sought only Gods will, ask for me
complete conformity to that adorable Will in all the trials and
disappointments of life. If the favors I am asking during this Novena are
pleasing to God, obtain them for me. If not, it is true I shall feel the refusal
keenly, but I too wish only Gods Will, and pray in the words you used, that
I "may ever be perfectly fulfilled in me."

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: Abandonment to God. I fear only one thing---to
keep my own will; take it, my God, for I choose all that You choose.

The only happiness here below is to strive to be always content with what
Jesus gives us.

I can demand nothing with fervor, except the perfect accomplishment of

Gods will in my soul.

O my Beloved, I offer myself to You, that You may perfectly accomplish in

me Your holy designs, and I will not allow anything created to be an
obstacle in their path.

Concluding Prayer

Fifth Day

Little Flower of Jesus, from the very first moment of your religious life you
thought only of denying yourself in all things so as to follow Jesus more
perfectly; help me to bear patiently the trials of my daily life. Teach me to
make use of the trials, the sufferings, the humiliations, that come my way,
to learn to know myself better and to love God more.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.
Thought for the day: Patience in Sufferings. I do not fear trials sent by
Jesus, for even in the most bitter suffering we can see that it is His loving
hand which causes it.

When we are expecting nothing but suffering, we are quite surprised at the
least joy; but then suffering itself becomes the greatest of joys when we
seek it as a precious treasure.

Far from resembling those beautiful saints who practiced all sorts of
austerities from childhood, my penance consisted in breaking my self-will,
in keeping back a sharp reply, in doing little kindnesses to those about me,
but considering these deeds as nothing.

Concluding Prayer

Sixth Day

St. Thrse, Patroness of the Missions, be a great missionary throughout

the world to the end of time. Remind our Master of His own words, "The
harvest is great, but the laborers are few." Your zeal for souls was so great,
obtain a like zeal for those now working for souls, and beg God to multiply
their numbers, that the millions to whom Jesus is yet unknown may be
brought to know, love and follow Him.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: Zeal for souls. Let us work together for the
salvation of souls. We have only the day of this life to save souls and to
give them to the Lord as proofs of our love.

I tell Jesus that I am glad not to be able to see, with the eyes of my soul,
this beautiful heaven which awaits me, in order that He may vouchsafe to
open it forever to poor unbelievers.

I cannot perform brilliant works; I cannot preach the Gospel or shed my

blood. But what matter? My brothers work in place of me, and I a little
child, keep very close to the royal throne. I love for those who are carrying
on the warfare.

My deeds, my little sufferings, can make God loved all over the world.

Concluding Prayer

Seventh Day

O little martyr of Love, you know now even better than in the days of your
pilgrimage that Love embraces all vocations; that it is Love alone which
counts, which unites us perfectly to God and conforms our will with His.
All you sought on earth was love; to love Jesus as He had never yet been
loved. Use your power in heaven to make us love Him. If only we love
Him we shall desire to make Him loved by others; we shall pray much for
souls. We shall no longer fear death, for it will unite us to Him forever.
Obtain for us the grace to do all for the love of God, to give Him pleasure,
to love Him so well that He may be pleased with us as He was with you.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: Love of God. I will love God alone and will not
have the misfortune of attaching myself to creatures, now that my heart
perceive what He has in store for those who love Him.

What attracts me to the kingdom of Heaven is the call of our Lord, the
hope of loving Him as I have so desired and the thought that I shall be able
to make Him loved by a great number of souls who will bless Him forever.

When Christ said, "Give Me a Drink," it was the love of His poor creatures
that He, the Creator of all things, desired. He thirsted for love.

Remember that the dear Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you,
for you alone. Remember that He is consumed with a desire to come into
your heart.

Concluding Prayer

Eighth Day

Dear St. Thrse, like you I have to die one day. I beseech you, obtain from
God, by reminding Him of your own precious death, that I may have a holy
death, strengthened by the Sacraments of the Church, entirely resigned to
the most holy Will of God, and burning with love for Him. May my last
words on earth be, "My God. I love You."

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: Death. It says in the catechism that death is nothing
but the separation of the soul and body. Well, I have no fear of a
separation which will unite me forever with the good God.

I am happy to die because I shall be able to help souls who are dear to me,
far more than I can here below.

Life is not sad; it is very joyous. If you say, "This exile is sad," I
understand you. We are wrong to give the name "life" to something which
will end; it is only to the things of Heaven that we should apply this
beautiful name.
Concluding Prayer

Ninth Day

Dear Little St. Thrse, by love and suffering while you were on earth, you
won the power with God which you now enjoy in heaven. Since your life
there began, you have showered down countless blessings on this poor
world; you have been an instrument made use of by your divine Spouse to
work countless miracles. I beg of you to remember all my wants.
Sufferings must come to me also, may I use them to love God more, and
follow my Jesus better. You are especially the little missionary of love.
Make me love Jesus more, and all others for His sake. With all my heart I
thank the most Holy Trinity for the wonderful blessings conferred on you,
and upon the world through you.

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena
and obtain for us from God the graces and favors we ask through your
intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: The Mission of the Little Flower. I do not intend to
remain inactive in Heaven. I want to work for the Church and for souls. I
have asked this of God and I am certain that He will grant my request.

I will spend my Heaven doing good upon earth. This is not impossible,
since the angels though always enjoying the beatific vision, watch over us.
No, I cannot be at rest until the end of the world.

I beseech Thee, O Jesus, to cast Thy divine glance on a great number of

little souls. I beg of Thee to choose in this world a legion of little victims,
worthy of Thy Love.

Concluding Prayer
 O Lord, You have said: Unless you become as little children you shall not
enter the kingdom of heaven; grant us, we beg You, so to follow, in
humility and simplicity of heart, the footsteps of the Virgin blessed
Thrse, that we may attain to an everlasting reward. Amen.

Novena of the Twenty-four Glory Be to the Fathers

The Twenty-four "Glory be to the Father's" novena can be said at any time. However, the ninth to the
seventeenth of the month is particularly recommended, for on those days the petitioner joins in
prayer with all those making the novena.

The "Glory be to the Father" praising the Holy Trinity is said twenty-four times each of the nine days,
in thanksgiving for all the blessings and favors given to Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus during the
twenty-four years of her life. In addition, this, or a similar prayer may be used:

"Holy Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, I thank Thee for all the
blessings and favors Thou hast showered upon the soul of Thy servant Theresa of the Child
Jesus, during the twenty-four years she spent here on earth, and in consideration of the
merits of this Thy most beloved Saint, I beseech Thee to grant me this favor, if it is in
accordance with Thy most Holy Will and is not an obstacle to my salvation."

After this Prayer, follow the twenty-four "Glory Be's," between each of which may be included this
short prayer:

"Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, pray for us."

The Glory Be Prayer

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Novena To
St. Jude
Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend
of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you
universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things
almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and
alone.
Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and
speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to
my assistance in this great need that I may receive the
consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities,
tribulations, and sufferings, particularly -
(make your request here)
- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints
forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever Dear Apostle and Martyr for
mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to Christ, you left us an Epistle in
always honor you as my special and powerful patron, the New Testament. With good
and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. reason many invoke you when
Amen illness is at a desperate stage. We
now recommend to your kindness
PRAYER {name of patient}
who is in a critical condition. May
May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and the cure of this patient increase
loved in all the tabernacles until the end of time. Amen. his/her faith and love for the Lord
of Life, for the glory of our
May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and merciful God. Amen.
glorified now and forever. Amen

St. Jude pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen.

Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus, in all the world and
for all Eternity.
(say this prayer, followed by the Our Father and theHail
Mary)