A Novena to St. Therese of Lisieux

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The next novena we’re going to pray as a community is one of our favorites, it’s the St. Therese of Lisieux Novena! You can share your prayer intentions with us all below in the comments.

Pope Pius X called St. Therese “the greatest saint of modern times.” She’s well known for her “little way” spirituality of doing small, ordinary things with extraordinary love. She wrote in her autobiography, “What matters in life is not great deeds, but great love.”

We will start praying this novena on Thursday, September 22nd.

St. Therese suffered a great deal in her life. She lost her mom when she was a young girl. One of her older sisters became like a second mother to her, and St. Therese missed her when her sister entered a convent. St. Therese also suffered from chronic illness and depression. Through it all, she continued to look towards Jesus.

She’s a great example for all of us — a reminder to cling to Jesus through whatever each of us may be going through right now. Let’s look to Jesus!

You can sign up to pray with us here:

https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-therese-novena

We’re looking forward to praying with you and for you! 

God bless you!

John-Paul & Annie – PrayMoreNovenas.com

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  1. Dear Lord, I am praying for A. I pray that you help her during this difficult time. I pray for divine intervention on her behalf and her unborn child’s behalf. I pray you guide me and help me to not be lead by fear. I thank you for all the blessings in my life. I pray that my family is protected and stays healthy-physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

  2. Healing of kidney disease and helping find a good partner for life. I have gone through divorce I was I abusive relationship. Thank you

  3. I am going through a difficult time. I lost a son to overdose in March. My other son is incarcerated on drug charges. My mother is on her death bed. Please pray for the soul of my son, Lance. Please pray for the healing of my son, Karl. Please pray for a peaceful death for my mother, Mary. And please pray for me to have strength and faith. Thank you.

  4. My intention is to feel truly happy, complete and full of joy. I pray to be guided on how to bring grace, peace, joy and happiness into every room I enter and everyone I meet.

  5. Wife
    In need of Prayer for bone marrow cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding for my husband.
    For family to respond appropriately and United and for me to remain calm and to make the right decision in accordance to his wishes.

  6. I pray for this mission that supplies us with these beautiful novenas I pray blessings to them. I pray for others’ requests and that God may grant them peace and help that is needed. I pray for security for myself to be secure in Gods word to really love myself as he loves me so that I won’t be turned upside down by this world and I pray for a stable foundation and healthy loving relationship with my love. I pray to trust God like never before please Lord, to be free of all the unhealthy crazy thoughts. I pray to forgive immediately and have the kind of love thats unconditional and extraordinary one we’ve not experienced before between us. I ask this in your name. Lord humble me and keep me humble at all times and please Jesús I pray for wisdom. Please Lord. Discernment. Thank you God thank you for everything you are doing in my life.

    Amen.

  7. My Novena intentions are to get rid of the evil in this world, especially the United States of America!! To bring people back to God and for those people who don’t know God, to find him!!

  8. For my sister Therese. Heal her relationship with her siblings and children. Help her deal with her anger and grief.

  9. I beg you st therese please send your shower of flowers on our family with the grace of my return with my family on earth on this day in the name of the father and the son and the holy spirit amen my God answer our prayers Amenm

  10. Praying for my son who is a freshman at college far from home. He is struggling because of his learning issues. Help him navigate school, and succeed in his studies.

  11. Lord Jesus Christ through the intercession of St Theresa grant me 5.5 and more in ielts results.
    Praying for my relationship with Malik that we will genuinely love each other and that God will grant us open doors financially and otherwise
    Praying for my siblings, family members and friends
    Praying for my parents
    Praying for spiritual growth

  12. That our new life in TX will be God centered.
    Continued healing for our son who has Lymes disease.
    More people asking for salvation each and every day.
    Amen

  13. Praying for increased faith and divine guidance for all my children and grandchildren.
    And for the forgotten and most needed souls in Purgatory.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  14. For Julie, that her doctors can figure out what is wrong with her and her health will be restored.
    That I can be a better wife.
    For a feeling of purpose in my life. That I know and do God’s will.
    For my husband as he starts his own business.

  15. Praying for my grandson Brandon for his safety and protection. That my grandson Brandon will be released early and cone home.
    For my two grandson Jalen n darwin,III both will finish there senior year of high school with out any problems.
    For my family for safety n protection and for more faith and last for financial help.
    Thank you.
    L.D.

  16. Please pray for my dear friend Debbie. 3 years ago her son lost his leg below the knee from a chainsaw accident. Shortly after that, her father died followed by her brother in law from suicide. Her own brother has a rapid form of dementia and can no longer speak or function. She’s been taking care of her mother who recently had a stroke. Debbie just found out she has breast cancer. She will have surgery on October 11. Please pray for her complete recovery.

  17. Please pray for Michael. He is very ill (was hit by a car). He has multiple broken bones and is bleeding internally. Please pray the doctors can find out where he is bleeding from and that he lives. God bless you for praying!

  18. Please pray the Trustee settles my father’s estate as soon as possible. It has been over two years since my dad died and the Trustee still has not settled the estate. Thank you for your prayers. God bless you.

  19. Please pray for my brother. Yesterday his house was hit by a large vehicle that was stolen. We don’t know the extent of injuries if the driver- a young woman. My brother has a problem with hoarding and is afraid they are going to condemn his home when they evaluate the damage which is pretty extensive. He is panicked and in shock. He has been out of work due to extensive anxiety as well before this. Thankfully he was not home when it happened.

  20. Prayers that my daughter will repent and return to the Church and that her boyfriend/fiancé will be converted. Prayers that my older son will seek to put Jesus at the center of his life.

  21. I just started teaching CCD for 4th grade. Please pray that I remain a vessel for the Holy Spirit to use me to I still His will in them.

  22. Please pray that I can spiritually see, understand and accept God’s will through the slow process of healing after cataract surgery.

    Please pray for my son Victor Garcia, that his eyes will be opened to see the grandness and Holiness of God and to respond appropriately to His Holy will.

    Please pray for my sons Ruben and Tony Garcia for guidance and knowledge to totally live in the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Please pray for Vanessa Casison Ding that has just undergone a Mastectomy and in the healing process developed a bulge which turned out to be cancer again, pray that hope, trust and confidence in God be her sustenance and for encouragement to all that have been lifting her up in prayer.

    St Theresa Of Leisiux pray for us all

  23. Please pray for my family’s conversion and salvation, that my children will find Godly spouses that will lead them to heaven, and that my family will be spared our history of Alzheimer’s disease.

  24. Please pray for family members still holding in anger, resentment and hurt and are keeping them estranged from those who want them back in their lives. Life is short. Christ’s love is lasting and peaceful. I pray they can see differently one day soon.

  25. Please pray that I can spiritually see, understand and accept God’s will through the slow process of healing, of my eyes after cataract surgery.

    Please pray for my son Victor Garcia, that his eyes will be opened to see the grandness and Holiness of God and to respond appropriately to His Holy will.

    Please pray for my sons Ruben and Tony Garcia for guidance and knowledge to totally live in the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Please pray for Vanessa Casison Ding that has just undergone a Mastectomy and in the healing process developed a bulge which turned out to be cancer again, pray that hope, trust and confidence in God be her sustenance and for encouragement to all that have been lifting her up in prayer.

    St Theresa Of Leisiux pray for us all

  26. Praying for all of St. Therese of Lisieux’s intentions for our world, for our children Jenna age 31 and Sean age 28 to come back to their Catholic faith someday and for Jenna’s fiancee Patrick to be baptized and believe in God someday; healing for Steve C, Steve P, Todd, Suzy, Scott, Olivia, and all those who need healing, and for the repose of the souls of Michael Sloan and Donna Roper, for Mona’s intentions too, for souls in purgatory, for those who will die alone and have no one to pray for them. Praying for all of you too.

  27. Please pray for my son Geno that he finds a woman that loves Jesus a Catholic girl so they can pray together in their catholic faith and get married and have children that will grow up and love Jesus a d worship there Catholic faith please I ask this in Jesus name!!!

  28. That I will grow in love as St. Therese. She is my Confirmation saint and that of my mother and granddaughter. I want to draw closer to Christ so my relationship with Him is evident in the way I treat others, especially those closest to me.

  29. Praying for my daughter Therese to find a good well paying job. Also to return to practice of her Catholic faith. Also, Christine needs a different job as her current one is getting too difficult physically. We need God and peace in the world. St. Therese pray for us and our country. Love you

  30. Please pray that I can spiritually see, understand and accept God’s will through the slow process of healing, of my eyes after cataract surgery.

    Please pray for my son Victor Garcia, that his eyes will be opened to see the grandness and Holiness of God and to respond appropriately to His Holy will.

    Please pray for my sons Ruben and Tony Garcia for guidance and knowledge to totally live in the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Please pray for Vanessa Casison Ding that has just undergone a Mastectomy and in the healing process developed a bulge which turned out to be cancer again, pray that hope, trust and confidence in God be her sustenance and for encouragement to all that have been lifting her up in prayer.

    I pray that every petition submitted, receive an answer from God through the intercession of St Therese. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

  31. Pls pray for my daughter, Leonie Celine, named after St. Therese’s big sisters. She has had health challenges from birth. We are discovering that she is Autistic. Pls pray with me that St. Therese, Blessed Leonie, Celine and all the Martin family continue to watch over her all the days of her life and that the Holy Spirit guide me, her mother, to learn all that I can in order meet her needs, Amen!

  32. Praying for Peace and my complete healing. Heal those who are praying this novena in the many areas of their lives which require You Lord.
    Heal the world from injustices, lack of love and Faith.
    Thank You St Therese of Lisieux. Help me to trust in Jesus and to rely on Him, His Holy Mother and St Joseph.
    Thank You

  33. My family’s conversion
    Trust in the Lord
    Emotional Healing
    My relationship with my boyfriend as we prepare for engagement and marriage. Please pray we lead each other to God in our daily actions and words

  34. Please pray for me. I need assistance for St. Therese to petitioning Our Lord with issues regarding my current health and pain, my finances as well as happiness (a husband, helpmate). Im older and lonely and would like a helpmate.

    Amen.

  35. I pray that my Family and I will be safe in the coming Recession and that I may be able to earn enough to help all my family in time of need. I also pray that my children will learn to rely on God rather than themselves during the hardships to come.

  36. Prayer intention for healing of : the eyes of Deric, restoration of his vision;
    For Jessica Valdez , for healing after head surgery.
    For Corazon Castillo Llamas healing from 3rd stroke.
    For Samuel Rubero fot his healing and normal life.
    For Liberty, for positive result of chemotherapy.
    For those with critical illness, diabetes mellitus complication , may all be healed.

    Thank you for praying with us.
    Thank you St Therese for your intercession , Thank you all.

  37. Please save our nation from the corrupt people running our government. We need God back at the helm. Let us see a turn around in the November elections. AMEN!

  38. Pls take care of all my friends who are going thru health problems. Give them strength and full recovery. Help my daughter with her attorney situation and keep all my family happy and healthy.
    Keep all my grandchildren safe and let my husband and I stay strong in mind and body.

  39. Praying for a closer walk with the Lord and the ability to start getting out more to Church and no longer be afraid of Covid. I can’t have vaccines or blood transfusions. I am considered high risk & have been told I won’t survive it. Praying for more trust and faith in the Lord each day.

    Praying for my family to be more active in church activities and religious education for my grandsons . They start classes soon. Pray they have great teachers and they enjoy learning about their Catholic faith.

    Praying for my husband to adjust to his diabetic diet and exercise more. Praying for his walk with the Lord to be stronger during these challenging times.

    Praying for pro life to thrive in our country and for mothers everywhere to rejoice in their pregnancies. May the Lord Bless all of them.

  40. Please pray for me for continued good health and a sound mind. For two years, I had suffering from severe arthritis and now I am heal from this.

  41. For my kids to grow in holiness and desire Gods will and Gods plans. For myself to let go and trust that if I let go they will not turn away from God. Also for my husband and I to be able to understand them better instead of just praying all their bad behaviors away. For if we could reach them and be better at teaching them, let God shape them. Prayers that I can stop getting so upset and frustrated every day, and try to let the Holy Spirit be our guide into everything.

  42. I pray for peace, healing and unity in our family, that all relationships will be restored, and that my husband and I will soon be allowed to have an on-going relationship with our grandchildren

  43. Please pray that the lord cures the cancer in our family, that we have at least 3 more years on earth together, please pray that the chemotherapy is working and continues to work in stopping the cancer from spreading or getting worse in any way. Amen, Thank You

  44. Please heal my son of his anger and resentment to his wife and heal his marriage!
    So his wife takes better care of her 4 children and meet their needs and for a healthy baby!
    For my husband’s remorse and so he goes to confession.
    For good lab results and heart exam for me!
    Thank you

  45. My estranged relationship with my son….. pray for my son to open up his heart & mind and void him of resentment- reminding him that family love him & want him in their lives. Finances should not hang over & supersede his relationship with his family. Remind him of God.

  46. For John and me. For a good husband for me soon, and the conversion of John, Miles, Orion and Adelaide, and that we may all be together again soon.

  47. For my friend Anne who needs strength and peace in her caregiver role with her parents, and for my son and his wife and our relationship.

  48. For my sister’s eyesight to be healed. To get my parents’ property back. A home of my own.
    Heal my life in all areas. Help me save Black Catholic Education. Grant me prosperity and restoration.

  49. Pray my daughter Rachel will discern the right course for her life that will lead her closer to Christ. Praying for a devout Catholic man to enter her life to love and lead her and her daughter to a deep relationship with Christ.
    For my son Drew to return to the church and know and accept Christ’s gift of salvation. To direct his path as he leaves the military and starts his new life.
    That my Christian husband will come to know Christ through the Holy Eucharist.

  50. Prayers for our St. Luke Women’s Act Retreat coming up October 6-9 San Anonio, Tx. Our patron is St. Therese the little flower.

  51. Dear St. Therese
    Please, pray for God’s blessings for my family .
    Assist my daughter in getting back to us.
    Grant the job for my son and give him guidance and help in life.
    We need the unification of our family.
    Thank You 🙏

  52. For a successful heart surgery this morning for my dad and a fast and full recovery and healing for any other ailments as well as peace and comfort for my mom.

  53. Please keep me in your prayers during my upcoming Radiation Treatments. Please pray that the pain is bearable and cures my cancer.

  54. Please pray for my husband Jim, who had a bad stroke on January 4, 2022 at the age of 64. He is still struggling with his speech and short term memory. Also, has diabetes, and had a liver transplant 13 years ago, which doesn’t help matters. I ask that Jesus will touch him with his healing hands, and heal him of these things that are holding him back from living a normal. Or at least a somewhat normal life, that he doesn’t have to be dependent on others. And that he will recognize the blessing God has given him , so that he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, and put our Lord first in his life.✝️🙏🏻

  55. I’m praying that my family will come together again not be so distant let them see that they are love for each other means more than just staying apart let them release all their anxiety and let them forgive each other for anything that they’ve done to offend each other I pray this everyday and I hope this will come true

  56. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for a little while now. We just started seeing our fertility specialist. Praying for a little bundle of joy ❤️

  57. I will like for prays to be offered up that I will get a job in the right place at the right time for the right salary. Amen.

  58. I would like to offer my brother’s marriage and his family, may God restore unity, trust and peace. I pray also for my sponsor Athanase T, who has a chronic health situation and now it is getting worse, God have mercy on him. Amen

  59. Praying for healing upon my life due to domestic violence, childhood trauma, previous relationship violence. Asking for healing so as to forgive those who have hurt me. Praying for those who have hurt me especially my estranged husband. Praying for peace, love, joy, happiness, wisdom, and above all God’s grace. Praying for better financial stability and for God’s guidance as I embark on my continuing education program starting next month. Praying that God see me through as I acquire more knowledge, skills for a better tech job opportunities and higher salary base. Praying for healing upon my children both mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Thanking God for his goodness!!

  60. Please Saint Theresa – intercede for me with Our Lord for my daughter A that her marriage will grow strong and be filled with faith, hope and love. That in times of disagreements that both her and her husband will see only the love they have for one another and disagreements will be held with love, and mutual respect. Also, I pray for my daughter M that God will bless her with a good marriage with the husband God has chosen for her. Please St. Theresa keep your promise of spending heaven on earth.

  61. There will be complete funding for the ARC park to be finished so that children of all abilities will enjoy it for years to come.

  62. For my son who is struggling with alcoholism. May he find peace in his recovery and the strength he needs each day. May he be humble in his daily living and find purpose.

  63. Heal my daughter Tsalane. Get closer to God and live a life accordingly. Financial Security and protection from evil against me my children and granddaughter.

  64. Praying for healing upon my life due to domestic violence, childhood trauma, previous relationship violence. Asking for healing so as to forgive those who have hurt me. Praying for those who have hurt me especially my estranged husband. Praying for peace, love, joy, happiness, wisdom, and above all God’s grace. Praying for better financial stability and for God’s guidance as I embark on my continuing education program starting next month. Praying that God see me through as I acquire more knowledge, skills for a better tech job opportunities and higher salary base. Praying for healing upon my children both mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Thanking God for his goodness!!

  65. St. Therese please intercede for my family to come closer to God and for their conversion back to the Catholic Church, go for confession, attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. Please also intercede for each and every person who has asked me for prayers. Please pray for all the people suffering throughout the world. Pray for the conversion of sinners throughout the world. Thank you St. Therese.

  66. Please pray for my family that we become united again with no feuds, jealousy or selfishness in ignoring those in need.
    Please pray for my dear friend Andrew Larkin aged 29 years who needs all the prayers we can offer to god in asking for a miracle due to his diagnosis of cancer.
    Thank you