The St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena is a beautiful nine-day Catholic devotion inspired by the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, popularly known as St. Thérèse of Lisieux or the Little Flower.
Many Catholics pray this novena when they need God’s grace, guidance, healing, peace, strength, or help with a particular intention. Devotion to St. Thérèse is especially associated with her “little way”—a spirituality of trusting God’s mercy, loving Him in ordinary circumstances, and offering even small acts with great love.
St. Thérèse lived only 24 years, entering the Carmelite monastery at Lisieux as a young woman and dying there on September 30, 1897. Her writings and spirituality eventually influenced Christians throughout the world. Pope John Paul II declared her a Doctor of the Church in 1997, while Pope Pius XI had earlier named her Patroness of the Missions.
This nine-day novena is designed as a practical devotional guide. Each day includes a reflection, a prayer to God, and a specific intention inspired by St. Thérèse’s spirituality.
Note: There are several forms of devotion and novena prayers associated with St. Thérèse. The nine-day prayer below is a devotional format for personal prayer rather than a claim that it is the only official St. Thérèse novena.
Who Was St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
St. Thérèse of Lisieux was born Thérèse Martin in Alençon, France, on January 2, 1873. She was the daughter of Louis Martin and Zélie Guérin Martin. After her mother’s death in 1877, the family moved to Lisieux.
From an early age, Thérèse desired to give herself completely to God. At only 15, she sought permission to enter the Carmelite monastery at Lisieux. She eventually entered Carmel on April 9, 1888, and made her religious profession in 1890.
Her life was outwardly ordinary. She did not travel around the world preaching, establish a religious order, or perform extraordinary public works. Instead, she sought holiness through ordinary acts of love, humility, sacrifice, prayer, and trust.
This became known as her “little way.”
St. Thérèse died of tuberculosis on September 30, 1897, at the age of 24. Her final words were, “My God, I love you!” according to the Vatican’s account of her life.
Her spiritual influence continued to grow after her death.
Pope Benedict XVI described her as one of the best-known and most loved saints and emphasized the importance of her spiritual teaching.
Why Is St. Thérèse Called the Little Flower?
St. Thérèse is commonly called the Little Flower because flower imagery was closely connected with her understanding of spiritual childhood and her relationship with Jesus.
For Thérèse, holiness was not primarily about doing spectacular things. She wanted to become like a little flower offered completely to God.
Her spirituality emphasized:
- Humility
- Simplicity
- Trust
- Love
- Surrender
- Prayer
- Sacrifice
- Confidence in God’s mercy
- Faithfulness in ordinary things
The Vatican continues to describe the “little way” as an important part of her spiritual message. Pope Francis wrote that Thérèse helps Christians rediscover simplicity, love, trust, and abandonment to God.
What Is the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena?
A novena is traditionally a period of nine days of prayer for a particular intention or spiritual purpose.
The St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena is a devotional practice in which Catholics ask God for His grace while seeking the intercession of St. Thérèse.
Catholic prayer to a saint is not understood as worshiping the saint. Instead, Catholics ask the saint to pray for them and with them, while worship and ultimate dependence belong to God.
When praying a St. Thérèse novena, you can bring a specific intention to God, such as:
- Healing
- Family needs
- Marriage
- Employment
- Financial difficulties
- Peace
- Guidance
- Spiritual growth
- Protection
- A difficult decision
- Conversion
- Strength during suffering
- A loved one’s needs
- A desire to grow closer to Jesus
The most important part of the novena is not simply obtaining a particular outcome. It is growing in trust in God.
How to Pray the St. Thérèse Novena
You can pray this novena privately at home, in a church, before the Blessed Sacrament, or wherever you can give God your attention.
A simple pattern is:
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- State your special intention.
- Read the day’s reflection.
- Pray the day’s prayer slowly.
- Ask St. Thérèse to intercede for you.
- Spend a few moments in silence.
- Finish with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, if desired.
- Try to practice one aspect of St. Thérèse’s “little way” during the day.
You do not need complicated words.
St. Thérèse’s spirituality strongly emphasizes simple trust and love.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Jesus,
I come before You with a humble and trusting heart.
I thank You for the life and witness of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Through her example, teach me to trust in Your mercy, love You faithfully, and seek holiness in the ordinary circumstances of my life.
St. Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, please pray for me during this novena.
Bring my intentions before the Lord, especially:
[State your special intention here.]
Help me to trust God’s plan even when I do not understand it.
Teach me to love without seeking recognition.
Help me to offer my daily difficulties to Jesus.
When I become discouraged, remind me that God’s mercy is greater than my weakness.
When I am afraid, help me trust.
When I am impatient, help me become gentle.
When I am proud, help me become humble.
When I am suffering, help me unite my suffering with Christ.
St. Thérèse, pray that I may follow your little way of confidence, simplicity, and love.
May I become a faithful child of God and allow His love to work through the smallest things I do each day.
Lord, I place this novena and my intention completely into Your hands.
Your will be done.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Day 1: Prayer for Trust in God
Reflection
The first day of this novena focuses on trust.
St. Thérèse’s spirituality was deeply rooted in confidence in God’s love. She recognized that human beings are weak and limited, but she believed that God’s mercy is greater than our weakness.
Sometimes we want to know exactly how everything will work out.
We want guarantees.
We want immediate answers.
But faith often requires us to take the next step without seeing the entire road.
Today, bring your uncertainty to Jesus.
Day 1 Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Teach me to trust You.
When I do not know what tomorrow will bring, help me remember that You already know the path before me.
When my plans fail, help me trust Your providence.
When my prayers seem unanswered, keep me from losing faith.
St. Thérèse, Little Flower, pray that I may develop the childlike confidence you placed in God’s mercy.
Help me surrender my fears and expectations to Jesus.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Choose one worry and consciously place it in God’s hands.
Day 2: Prayer for Humility
Reflection
St. Thérèse’s “little way” teaches that holiness does not require worldly greatness.
A person can serve God through ordinary responsibilities, small sacrifices, patient words, and acts of love that nobody else notices.
Humility allows us to stop measuring our worth by recognition.
Day 2 Prayer
Jesus,
Give me a humble heart.
Help me serve without needing praise.
Help me accept correction without becoming defensive.
Help me rejoice when someone else succeeds.
Teach me to recognize that every good thing in my life is ultimately a gift.
St. Thérèse, pray that I may become little in spirit—not insignificant, but completely dependent upon God’s love.
May I learn to seek God’s approval above the approval of people.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Do one good thing for someone without telling anyone about it.
Day 3: Prayer for Love
Reflection
Love was at the heart of St. Thérèse’s spirituality.
She discovered that her vocation was fundamentally connected with love.
The Christian life is not simply about completing religious duties. It is about loving God and loving others.
Day 3 Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Teach me to love You more deeply.
Teach me to love my family.
Teach me to love those who are difficult for me.
Help me forgive people who have hurt me.
Remove bitterness from my heart.
Make me patient with those who are struggling.
St. Thérèse, pray that I may discover the power of small acts of love.
Help me turn ordinary moments into opportunities to love God.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Perform one deliberate act of kindness for someone who may not expect it.
Day 4: Prayer for Peace
Reflection
There are seasons when life becomes confusing.
You may be facing family problems, financial difficulties, illness, disappointment, or uncertainty about your future.
St. Thérèse’s spirituality encourages us to place our confidence in God rather than allowing circumstances to determine our peace.
Day 4 Prayer
Merciful Jesus,
Give me Your peace.
Calm my anxious thoughts.
Help me surrender situations that are beyond my control.
Give me wisdom to address the things I can change and patience concerning the things I cannot.
St. Thérèse, pray for me when I feel overwhelmed.
Help me remember that God’s love remains constant even when life feels uncertain.
May Christ’s peace fill my heart.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Spend five quiet minutes without your phone, simply speaking to God and listening in silence.
Day 5: Prayer for Healing
Reflection
St. Thérèse experienced physical suffering during the final period of her life.
She also experienced deep spiritual trials.
Her life reminds us that faith does not mean Christians will never suffer.
When praying for healing, we can ask God confidently for restoration while also trusting His wisdom.
Day 5 Prayer
Loving Father,
I bring before You everyone who needs healing.
Please touch the sick with Your mercy.
Strengthen those who are weak.
Comfort those who are in pain.
Give courage to those facing serious illness.
Guide doctors, nurses, caregivers, and families.
I especially pray for:
[State the person’s name or intention.]
St. Thérèse, pray for this person and ask Jesus to grant the grace they need.
Help us trust God through every stage of the journey.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Pray for someone who is sick, even if you do not personally know them.
Day 6: Prayer for Guidance
Reflection
Sometimes the hardest prayer is not asking God for something but asking Him to show us what we should do.
You may be deciding whether to accept a job, move, marry, begin something new, end something unhealthy, or make an important change.
Bring the decision before God.
Day 6 Prayer
Holy Spirit,
Guide me.
Give me wisdom when I have difficult decisions to make.
Help me distinguish between my desires and God’s will.
Close doors that would lead me away from You.
Open the doors that will help me fulfill my responsibilities and grow in holiness.
St. Thérèse, pray that I may trust God’s direction even when I cannot see the entire path.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Before making an important decision today, pause and pray before acting.
Day 7: Prayer for a Special Intention
Reflection
Today is an opportunity to bring your most important intention before God.
Speak honestly.
You do not need to hide your deepest desire.
But after asking, surrender the outcome.
Faith does not mean demanding a particular result from God. It means trusting Him.
Day 7 Prayer
Dear Jesus,
You know the intention that I carry in my heart.
I place it before You now.
[State your special intention.]
Lord, I ask You to hear my prayer according to Your loving will.
If this request is good for me and others, please open the way.
If I must wait, give me patience.
If I must change, give me courage.
If the answer is different from what I expect, give me faith.
St. Thérèse, pray for my intention and help me trust completely in God’s mercy.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Write your intention down and place it somewhere you will remember to pray for it.
Day 8: Prayer for Strength
Reflection
Following Jesus requires perseverance.
There may be days when you feel spiritually tired.
You may want to give up.
St. Thérèse’s life reminds us that holiness can involve hidden suffering, perseverance, and trust even when consolation is absent.
Day 8 Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Give me strength to continue.
When I am tired, renew me.
When I fail, help me begin again.
When people disappoint me, protect my heart from bitterness.
When suffering comes, help me remain faithful.
St. Thérèse, pray that I may persevere in small acts of love even when nobody notices.
Help me remember that God can use even the smallest offering made with love.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
Do one difficult responsibility today without complaining.
Day 9: Prayer of Thanksgiving and Surrender
Reflection
The final day is not simply about asking.
It is about thanksgiving.
Thank God for hearing you.
Thank Him for the grace already present in your life.
Thank Him even before you see the answer to your prayer.
Then surrender your intention.
Day 9 Prayer
My loving Jesus,
Thank You for accompanying me through these nine days.
Thank You for every blessing I have received.
Thank You for every lesson learned through difficulty.
Thank You for Your mercy.
I place my special intention completely into Your hands.
[State your intention.]
St. Thérèse, Little Flower, pray for me.
Help me follow your little way of love.
Help me trust God.
Help me become humble.
Help me serve others.
Help me find holiness in ordinary life.
May my life become an offering of love to Jesus.
Lord, I trust You.
I surrender my future to You.
May Your will be done in my life.
Amen.
Today’s Practice
End the novena by thanking God for at least five blessings in your life.
St. Thérèse Prayer for a Special Intention
If you want a shorter prayer to St. Thérèse, you can pray:
Dear St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Little Flower of Jesus,
I come to you with confidence and ask you to pray for me.
Please bring my special intention before Jesus:
[State your intention.]
Help me trust in God’s merciful love.
Teach me to follow your little way of humility, simplicity, sacrifice, and love.
If my request is according to God’s will, please intercede for the grace I need.
If God’s answer is different from what I expect, help me accept His will with faith.
St. Thérèse, pray for me and for everyone who needs God’s mercy.
Amen.
St. Thérèse Prayer for Roses
Roses have become strongly associated with devotion to St. Thérèse.
It is important, however, to understand the symbolism properly.
The rose is not a guarantee that a physical rose will appear after praying a novena.
Rather, the rose has become a devotional symbol of graces received through God’s mercy and St. Thérèse’s intercession.
Pope Francis himself referred to the “roses” associated with Thérèse as signs of graces God grants through her loving intercession.
Prayer
St. Thérèse, Little Flower,
you promised to spend your heaven doing good on earth.
Please pray for me and bring my intentions before Jesus.
If God grants me a grace through your intercession, help me recognize it with gratitude rather than superstition.
Teach me to see God’s love in both extraordinary and ordinary blessings.
May the “roses” of grace that God sends lead me closer to Christ.
Amen.
What Does St. Thérèse’s “Little Way” Mean?
The little way is one of the most important parts of St. Thérèse’s spirituality.
It can be understood as a path of holiness based on:
Small things + great love + complete trust in God.
You do not have to perform extraordinary deeds to grow closer to God.
You can practice holiness by:
- Being patient with someone
- Helping your family
- Praying for someone
- Forgiving an offense
- Doing your work faithfully
- Accepting an inconvenience
- Speaking kindly
- Caring for someone who is suffering
- Offering your daily struggles to God
- Trusting God when you feel weak
Pope Francis emphasized that Thérèse’s little way points Christians toward simplicity, love, trust, and abandonment to God.
This makes her spirituality particularly accessible.
You can practice the little way anywhere.
You do not need to enter a monastery.
Why Should You Pray the St. Thérèse Novena?
There are many reasons someone might choose this devotion.
1. To Grow in Trust
St. Thérèse is closely associated with confidence in God’s merciful love.
2. To Pray for a Special Intention
You can bring a particular need to God while asking for St. Thérèse’s intercession.
3. To Become More Humble
Her spirituality encourages Christians to abandon the desire for recognition.
4. To Learn to Love in Ordinary Life
Small acts of kindness can become meaningful acts of Christian love.
5. To Persevere During Suffering
St. Thérèse experienced significant physical and spiritual suffering.
6. To Grow Spiritually
Her little way can help you focus less on extraordinary experiences and more on daily faithfulness.
7. To Pray for Others
Thérèse had a strong missionary spirituality despite living within the Carmel.
Pope Benedict XVI noted that she entered Carmel with the desire “to save souls and to pray for priests.”
Can You Pray the St. Thérèse Novena for Anything?
You can bring virtually any legitimate personal intention to God in prayer.
For example:
- A job opportunity
- Family problems
- Marriage
- Healing
- A child
- Financial difficulties
- A difficult examination
- Guidance
- Conversion
- Peace
- Protection
- A vocation
- Strength during suffering
- Help with forgiveness
- Spiritual growth
However, Christian prayer is not a formula for controlling outcomes.
A healthy novena prayer includes:
“Lord, I ask for this grace, but I trust Your will.”
The purpose is not to manipulate God or treat a saint’s intercession as a guarantee.
St. Thérèse Novena for Healing
If you are praying for someone who is sick, you can incorporate this prayer each day:
Jesus, Divine Physician,
I entrust [name] to Your loving care.
Please bring healing according to Your will.
Strengthen their body.
Comfort their heart.
Give wisdom to those providing medical care.
Give courage to their family.
St. Thérèse, please intercede for this person and bring their needs before Jesus.
Help us trust God throughout this difficult time.
Amen.
Prayer can accompany appropriate medical treatment and pastoral care; it should not be used as a replacement for necessary medical attention.
St. Thérèse Novena for Love and Family
Dear St. Thérèse,
Please pray for my family.
Ask Jesus to bring peace where there is conflict, forgiveness where there is resentment, and love where relationships have become distant.
Help us become patient with one another.
Teach us to perform small acts of kindness every day.
May our home become a place where God’s love is known.
Amen.
St. Thérèse Novena for a Difficult Situation
St. Thérèse, Little Flower,
I am facing a difficult situation that I cannot solve by myself.
Please pray for me.
Ask Jesus to give me wisdom, courage, patience, and peace.
Help me recognize the path God wants me to take.
If there is something I must surrender, give me grace to surrender it.
If there is something I must do, give me courage to do it.
May I never lose confidence in God’s mercy.
Amen.
Bible Verses to Meditate on During the Novena
St. Thérèse’s spirituality was deeply rooted in Scripture. These passages are particularly appropriate for this novena.
Matthew 18:3
“Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
This passage connects naturally with Thérèse’s spiritual childhood and trust.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
A powerful verse for surrendering your intentions.
Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.”
Bring your burdens to God during the novena.
Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus invites the weary to come to Him.
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
Love is central to Christian holiness.
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…”
A comforting passage when you cannot understand your circumstances.
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God…”
A beautiful verse for quiet prayer and surrender.
What Is St. Thérèse of Lisieux the Patron Saint Of?
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is particularly associated with missions and missionaries. Pope Pius XI named her Patroness of the Missions in 1939, despite her having lived a largely hidden contemplative life.
She is also widely loved by Catholics who seek her intercession in many personal needs.
Her spiritual influence extends far beyond missionary prayer because her “little way” speaks to ordinary Christians trying to live faithfully in everyday circumstances.
When Is the Feast Day of St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
The liturgical memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus is celebrated on October 1 in the Roman Catholic calendar.
The Vatican has identified October 1 as the feast of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower.
Because of this, October is a particularly popular time for Catholics to learn about her life, pray her novena, and reflect on her spirituality.
When Should I Start the St. Thérèse Novena?
You can begin the novena at any time of the year.
If you want the ninth day to coincide with her October 1 feast day, you can begin nine days beforehand, depending on how you count the days and your devotional practice.
You do not need to wait until October, however.
A novena can be prayed whenever you have a genuine intention or desire to deepen your relationship with God through the intercession of St. Thérèse.
Can I Pray the St. Thérèse Novena More Than Once?
Yes.
There is no requirement that you pray a particular novena only once.
You may return to a novena when you have a new intention or when you simply want to deepen your devotion.
However, avoid treating repeated novenas as a magical formula that guarantees an answer.
Instead, allow each novena to become an opportunity for:
- Prayer
- Reflection
- Repentance
- Gratitude
- Trust
- Service
- Surrender
What If My Prayer Is Not Answered?
This can be one of the hardest parts of prayer.
You may complete the novena and not receive the outcome you requested.
That does not necessarily mean the prayer was worthless.
Christian prayer is ultimately about relationship with God, not about obtaining a particular result on demand.
St. Thérèse herself experienced periods of profound spiritual darkness and suffering. The Vatican’s biography notes that the final period of her life included a prolonged trial of faith.
Her example therefore speaks powerfully to people who pray while still waiting.
You can say:
“Jesus, I do not understand, but I trust You.”
That prayer can itself become an act of faith.
How to Live the Little Way After the Novena
The most meaningful way to finish a St. Thérèse novena is not simply to stop praying on Day 9.
Carry her spirituality into daily life.
Love someone who is difficult.
Do a small good deed without recognition.
Be patient when inconvenienced.
Pray for someone who needs help.
Accept your responsibilities faithfully.
Forgive someone who has hurt you.
Thank God for ordinary blessings.
Offer your suffering to God.
Stop comparing yourself with others.
Trust God when you cannot see the outcome.
These simple practices can turn the novena from nine days of prayer into a continuing way of life.
A Short St. Thérèse Prayer for Every Morning
Little Flower of Jesus, St. Thérèse,
Pray for me today.
Help me trust God.
Help me love others.
Help me remain humble.
Help me find holiness in the small things.
May everything I do today be offered with love.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Amen.
A Short St. Thérèse Prayer Before Sleep
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for this day.
Forgive my failures.
Thank You for every blessing.
I place tomorrow into Your hands.
St. Thérèse, pray for me and help me trust God’s mercy.
May I sleep peacefully knowing that I am loved by God.
Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions About the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena
What is the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena?
It is a nine-day Catholic devotional prayer seeking God’s grace and asking for the intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower.
What do you pray to St. Thérèse for?
You can ask for her intercession for a special intention, healing, guidance, peace, family needs, spiritual growth, strength, or other legitimate needs.
What is the famous prayer to St. Thérèse?
There are several prayers associated with devotion to St. Thérèse. The exact wording varies among prayer traditions. A common theme is asking her intercession and seeking to imitate her trust, humility, and “little way.”
What is the St. Thérèse rose prayer?
A rose prayer asks for St. Thérèse’s intercession and uses the rose as a symbol of God’s grace. Pope Francis himself connected the roses associated with Thérèse with graces God grants through her intercession.
Why is St. Thérèse called the Little Flower?
The name reflects the flower imagery associated with her spirituality of spiritual childhood, humility, simplicity, and offering herself to Jesus.
How long is the St. Thérèse novena?
A traditional novena lasts nine days.
Can I pray the St. Thérèse novena for healing?
Yes. You can ask God for healing while seeking St. Thérèse’s intercession. It is also appropriate to pray for strength, comfort, wisdom for caregivers, and peace during illness.
Can I pray the St. Thérèse novena for a special intention?
Yes. A special intention can be included throughout all nine days.
When is St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s feast day?
Her feast day is October 1.
What is St. Thérèse known for?
She is especially known for her “little way” of spiritual childhood, her confidence in God’s merciful love, her contemplative life as a Carmelite, and her missionary spirituality.
Is St. Thérèse a Doctor of the Church?
Yes. St. Thérèse was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II in 1997.
Can I pray this novena at any time?
Yes. You can pray it whenever you have a special intention or want to grow in trust, humility, love, and confidence in God.
Final Prayer to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Little Flower of Jesus,
You discovered that holiness could be found in small acts of love.
Pray for me.
When I am afraid, help me trust.
When I am discouraged, help me hope.
When I am proud, help me become humble.
When I am suffering, help me remain faithful.
When I am impatient, teach me love.
When I am uncertain, help me surrender to God’s will.
Bring my intentions before Jesus and ask Him to give me whatever grace I truly need.
Help me imitate your little way.
May I learn to love God in ordinary moments, serve others without seeking recognition, and trust completely in the mercy of Jesus.
St. Thérèse, pray for me.
Pray for my family.
Pray for the sick.
Pray for those who have lost hope.
Pray for priests and missionaries.
Pray for the conversion of sinners.
Pray for the whole Church.
And help me become a faithful disciple of Christ.
Jesus, I trust in You.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us.
Amen.
Conclusion
The St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena is an invitation to pray with confidence, simplicity, and love.
St. Thérèse did not seek holiness through extraordinary achievements. Her spirituality centered on trusting God’s merciful love and offering ordinary things with extraordinary love.
Her life also reminds us that faith does not eliminate suffering or guarantee that every prayer will be answered exactly as requested. Instead, faith teaches us to remain close to God through both joy and difficulty.
As Pope Francis emphasized, St. Thérèse’s “little way” continues to point Christians toward simplicity, love, trust, and abandonment to God.
So as you pray these nine days, bring your deepest intention before Jesus. Ask for the grace you need. Ask St. Thérèse to intercede for you. But most importantly, learn from her example and place your confidence in God’s love.
May you discover the holiness hidden in ordinary moments.
May your faith grow stronger.
May your heart become more loving.
And may you, like St. Thérèse, learn to trust completely in the merciful love of God.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Little Flower of Jesus, pray for us.
Amen.
