How to love through prayer - with Saint Therese of Lisieux
9 days to love and help when you are far. Saint Therese prayed for the world without ever leaving her Carmel. Listen to the letters she wrote herself and discover the value of prayer.
A Novena to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus of the Holy Face, written by herself
Through the nurturing words of her letters to priests, connect to the heart of St. Therese! Take 9 days to discover the value of prayer, not just for ourselves or those close to us, but for friends and strangers all over the world. By praying her words of love, faith, and hope in salvation, this novena will deepen our commitment to ensuring all of our actions praise the glory of the Lord.
Why join?
Imagine opening your mailbox to discover a letter from a saint. What an extraordinary experience to have access to their intimate thoughts and spiritual guidance! This is your special invitation to this unique correspondence with a saint.
Saint Therese prayed for her brothers in Christ all over the world without ever leaving her convent. If you do not know how to help someone that is far away, become a recipient of her gentle teaching: pray for them!
Connect intimately with St. Therese's meekness and sacrifice with the special prayer she wrote for her sister far away to be loved by Christ! Give yourself over to the wonder in the ordinary, and recommit to the little way of The Little Flower.
St Therese's little way has inspired Catholic thinking, providing a roadmap for ensuring our faith is lived out in our everyday actions – no matter how mundane or insignificant those actions might seem. By embracing her own words, we practice her extraordinary belief that love can transform the world in ways beyond our imagining.
This novena was selected by Maureen O'Riordan, and the selection is copyright by her and may be reproduced in whole or in part only with her written permission. More about Saint Therese can be found on Saint Therese of Lisieux: A Gateway.