Little Way of Trust
Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux for missions, missionaries, and florists. Traditionally prayed September 24 through October 2.
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About This Novena
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known as the Little Flower and the Doctor of Merciful Love. She taught that holiness can be lived in simple acts of trust, love, and hidden fidelity, and Catholics still turn to her for rose-like signs of intercession and encouragement in small things done well.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for missions, missionaries, florists, and those seeking the little way of trust.
Usual timing
September 24 through October 2
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Daily Prayer
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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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Description
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known as the Little Flower and the Doctor of Merciful Love. She taught that holiness can be lived in simple acts of trust, love, and hidden fidelity, and Catholics still turn to her for rose-like signs of intercession and encouragement in small things done well.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
missions, missionaries, florists, those seeking the little way of trust
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for missions, missionaries, florists, and those seeking the little way of trust.
Usual timing
September 24 through October 2
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux devotional portrait