I invite you to pray the Novena to our patron Saint Therese. The novena begins September 22nd and concludes September 30th. I am sure you have your own intentions but please include praying for our church.
Feast Day Novena Prayer
(This prayer is used by the Carmelites during the Feast Day Novena)
St. Therese, Flower of fervor and love, please intercede for us. Fill our hearts with your pure love of God.
As we approach and celebrate your feast day, make us more aware of the goodness of God and how well He tends His garden. Instill in us your little way of doing ordinary things with extra-ordinary love. Give us the heart of a child who wonders at life and embraces everything with loving enthusiasm. Teach us your delight in God's ways so that divine charity may blossom in our hearts. Little Flower of Jesus, bring our petitions (mention in silence here) before God, our Father. With your confidence, we come before Jesus
as God's children, because you are our heavenly friend. As we celebrate the Feast Day of your
homecoming in heaven, continue to shower roses and grace upon us.