O Little Therese of the Child Jesus,
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 the favors
I now place with confidence in your hands…
(mention specific request)
Saint Therese,
help me to always believe as you did,
in God’s great love for me,
so that I might imitate your “Little Way” each day.
Amen.
Prayer of Mothers
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
when does the novena start for 2008?
Say once a day for 9 days, especially beginning on September 22nd (Norvus Ordo) or September 24th (Traditional), and ending on September 30th (Norvus Ordo) or October 2nd (Traditional), the eve of the Feast of St. Thérèse. God Bless!