Day 17

St. Thérese of Lisieux

Daily saint Intention

Today we are praying through the intercession of St. Thérese of Lisieux for all to witness the beauty of human life and be converted. May the saint of “the little way” inspire everyone to see the miracles in life—great and small. St. Thérese of Lisieux, pray for us!

Novena Opening Prayer

O Holy Mother, at thy feet I offer a crown of roses, blood red roses to remind thee of thy son’s suffering and death, the Sorrowful Mysteries of thy heart. Bound together by my petition for the protection of human life and dignity and the defeat of Issue 1, I entrust this gift to thee, knowing that I have no reason to despair while in the presence of your Most Gentle, Charitable Heart.

From thy bounty, please grant the favor I now so earnestly seek. Show thyself, my Queen, and come to my aid! Amen.

Rosary

The First Sorrowful Mystery:
The Agony in the Garden

Concluding Prayer

I bind these blood red roses in resignation to the will of God and I lay this bouquet at thy feet.

The Second Sorrowful Mystery:
The Scourging at the Pillar

Concluding Prayer

I bind these blood red roses in the virtue of self-control and I lay this bouquet at thy feet.

The Third Sorrowful Mystery:
The Crowning with Thorns

Concluding Prayer

I bind these blood red roses with humility and I lay this bouquet at thy feet.

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery:
The Carrying of the Cross

Concluding Prayer

I bind these blood red roses with patience in adversity and I lay this bouquet at thy feet.

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery:
The Crucifixion of Our Lord

Concluding Prayer

I bind these blood red roses with love of my enemies and I lay this bouquet at thy feet.

Concluding Prayers

Novena Closing Prayer

Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee my petition for the protection of human life and dignity and the defeat of Issue 1, bound to the mysteries of thy heart, that St. Joseph may take these sweet flowers and form from them a shining crown to place upon thy head. O Most Loving Mother, look with favor upon my gift, and grant the graces I now implore. Amen.

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