Little Way of Trust
Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Trust, spiritual childhood, missionary zeal, hidden holiness, simplicity, and confidence in God's mercy.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is traditionally invoked as patron of missions, missionaries, florists, those seeking the little way of trust.
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux devotional portrait
Pray This Novena
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Begin the novena now, move one day at a time, and come back here whenever you are ready for the next day.
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Private intention
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Day 1: The Little Way
Ask for a childlike trust that prefers love to self-importance.
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Daily Prayer
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
O dear St. Thérèse, little flower of Jesus, who taught the world the way of trust and spiritual childhood, obtain for me a simple heart that is content to be little before God. Teach me to love Jesus with a childlike confidence, to seek holiness in hidden things, and to offer every joy and sorrow for the salvation of souls.
Help me to believe that God sees the smallest acts done with love, and obtain for me the grace to walk faithfully in the little way until I am joined to Him forever. Amen.
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