http://catholicharboroffaithandmorals.com/St.%20Theresa.htmlA Novena to St. Theresa
Eternal Father, Thou Who in heaven dost crown the merits of those who in this life serve Thee faithfully, for the sake of the pure love Thy little Saint Theresa had for Thee, which filled her with such confidence, that Thou wouldst grant her whatever she would desire; I beg of Thee to incline Thine ears to the petitions which she offers up to Thee on my behalf, and grant me the grace which I ask through her.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory.
Eternal Son of God, Thou Who hast promised to reward the least service rendered to Thee in the person of our neighbor, cast a glance of gentle love on Thy little spouse, Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, who with such zeal had ever at heart the salvation of souls, and for the sake of all she has done and suffered, lend a willing ear to her wish of "spending her time in Heaven doing good on earth", and grant me the grace I plead for from Thee.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory.
Eternal Spirit of God, Who didst make perfect with so many graces the beloved soul of Saint Theresa, I beseech Thee for the sake of the fidelity she showed in ever corresponding with Thy graces, to incline Thine ear to the prayers she offers to Thee on my behalf, and having before Thee her promise of "letting fall from Heaven a shower of roses," mercifully grant me the grace of which I stand in need.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory.
Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, who during thy short life on earth didst become a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of whole-hearted abandonment to God, now that thou rejoicest in the reward of thy virtues, cast a glance of pity on me as I leave all things in thy hands. Make my troubles your own; speak a word for me to our Lady Immaculate, whose flower of special love thou wert, to that Queen of Heaven, "who smiled on thee at the dawn of life." Beg her as Queen of the Heart of Jesus to obtain for me by her powerful intercession the grace I yearn for so ardently at this time, 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.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
V. Pray for us, holy Mother of God.
R. That we become worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us Pray:
Almighty, Everlasting God, Who by the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother, Mary, to become the fit habitation of Thy Son; grant that we who now rejoice in her commemoration may, by her gracious intercession, be delivered from all the evils that threaten us, and from everlasting death. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
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A Prayer of St. TeresaIn Thy love an exile upon earth, Jesus divine,
Thou'rt immolated, for me;
My well-Beloved, receive my life's poor worth,
I wish to suffer and to die for Thee.
O Lord, Thou dost Thyself reveal,
That mortals here no more can do
Than die, if they their love would seal
My love's supreme appeal,
Tis Thou, O Jesus!
Behold 'tis late, e'en now the day doth wane,
Celestial Pilgrim, wilt Thou be my guide?
Tis by Thy cross the steepening path I gain,
With Thee, O Lord, I climb the mountain side.
Thy voice finds echo in my soul,
Lord, Thy resemblance now impart;
'Tis suffering my longed for goal
Thy words-aflame, uproll, Burning my heart.