St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day 7: Confidence in Prayer
Join in praying the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena to seek the Little Flower's intercession and follow her "Little Way."
Today's Focus: Confidence in Prayer
Trusting that our prayers are heard and answered
Prayer for Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, well beloved and full of charity, in union with you I reverently adore the majesty of God, and since I rejoice with exceeding joy in the singular gifts of grace bestowed upon you during your life, and your gifts of glory since your death, I give Him deepest thanks for them, and I beseech you with all my heart's devotion to be pleased to obtain for me, by your powerful intercession, the grace to profit by those shining examples of the virtues that you have left to me, and above all to follow your "Little Way" of trust and self-surrender.
I pray that God, through your merits, will grant me the favor I am asking in this novena... (mention your request)
O St. Thérèse, I promise to use this favor, when granted, to better my life and to be more closely united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that I may love Him more and more. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for confidence in prayer. St. Thérèse teaches us that holiness is found not in great deeds, but in the small, everyday acts of love and trust. As we pray today, let us ask for the grace to embrace this spiritual approach in our own lives.
Consider how you can apply the "Little Way" in your daily routine. Look for opportunities to offer small sacrifices with love, to trust in God's mercy, and to approach Him with the confidence of a child.
Remember St. Thérèse's promise: "I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth. I will let fall a shower of roses." Trust in her intercession and in God's infinite love for you.
Confidence in Prayer is essential to following St. Thérèse's "Little Way." Let us ask her to help us grow in this virtue and to trust completely in God's love and mercy.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Thérèse
Trust completely in St. Thérèse's intercession and her promise to send a shower of roses. Turn to her with confidence in every need.
Practice the Little Way
Look for opportunities to do small things with great love. Find holiness in ordinary, everyday acts.
Be Childlike
Approach God with the trust and simplicity of a child. Believe in His infinite love and mercy.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Thérèse for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
St. Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, help me to trust in God's love as you did. Teach me to find holiness in the ordinary moments of my life and to do everything with love. May I follow your "Little Way" and grow in spiritual childhood, always trusting in God's mercy and love. Amen.