The St. Therese Novena, 2024

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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!

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 Sunday, September 22nd.

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  1. I am praying that my sinuses will heal and stop this horrendous pain in my head. That the antibiotics the doctors gave me will work so that I can sleep and heal and stop being depressed. That I can find friends somewhere in this world. That my headaches, joint pains, sinuses, stomach pains and reflux heal and clear up. i pray that my eldest son’s platelet levels rise to normal again as he has two little children who need their dad. I also pray that my daughter rejects the lesbian lifestyle she is considering and finds a wonderful Catholic devoted man to marry and have children with and stops referring to herself as ‘them’, which is ridiculous. I also pray my second son talks to us again and stops rejecting myself and his father. He refuses to see us, thinks we have snubbed his girlfriend/wife, which we would never do. We have asked for forgiveness time and again, apologized, told him we love him, told her we love her, to no avail. He completely ignores us and he was the light of our lives. I know my health is directly impacted by the above. I pray also my husband doesn’t yell at me anymore because I’m tired of it and I do love him. I pray God sends his holy spirit to all our five boys and daughter that they come back to Christ and his church. Amen, the end. Thanks for any prayers said. Much appreciated.

  2. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ that I can see Carol tomorrow and they don’t cancel the appointment I also pray πŸ™ that Dr Heroes gives me something so I won’t be so depressed and anxious something in between. Please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  3. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ that Herb doesn’t die anytime soon and I pray πŸ™ that Anay calls me sometime this afternoon and I pray πŸ™ that Dr Heroes gives me something to make me feel better β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή and that I can see Carol this week please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  4. Dear Jesus/Mary/All Saints: Please hear my prayers: For J & S that they will be healthy/faithful, happy/successful, financially stable; praying for them to get their wedding blessed. For our middle son S & S that they will be happy/faithful, healthy/successful, & financially stable-thank you for blessing him w/S. Thank you for blessing us with granddaughter-please protect her from all evil. I pray for good health and Baptism for her, and for marriage for S & S. For our daughter, son in-law, and 3 grandsons-for good health, happy/successful in their jobs, financially stable, please protect them from all evil. I pray for financial aid for this family. For my marriage that it will grow in faith and love. That we may communicate/pray more together daily. For good health, and financially stable. We all want to want you more Jesus in our daily lives. We thank you for all that you have blessed us with. Amen.

  5. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray that you don’t let me get up in the middle of the night anymore and please put a bug in my ear so I don’t eat in the middle of the night anymore I also pray πŸ™ that Dr Heroes gives me something to control my depression and I can be less moody and depressed please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  6. + pray that my brother T will accept his made a mistake, stop being arrogant about reconciling and seek the help he needs

    + I pay for our kids in this new “woke” world/generation where there is a lot of confusion and derailment of the truth of the life and world you created. I pray oh Lord to please intervene and fix these things and bring back some normalcy to the world. I pray oh Lord to remove the voices that are sent by the devil to confuse and replace and make louder and more understandable, the voices from God

    + I pray for more faithful and religious people to come out and give people hope and not skepticism or doubt

  7. I am praying for courage, better trust in God, positive and sound mind. I also pray for long life in great health of mind and body for me and all my loved us, keeping us free from all diseases, debilitating illnesses and sudden/unprepared death. I pray for that job I am praying and searching for. I pray to pay my professional exams I plan to take this December, I pray to have the courage to start my business(es), I also pray for favour in my plans for next year’s family relocation, that it will happen according to God’s will. Please intercede my prayers to the Lord to grant my prayers and intentions according to His will. I ask all these through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

  8. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ that Dr Heroes comes up with a solution to my problem that way I will be better and less anxious and depressed I also pray πŸ™ that she gives me something for my mental health to control it please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  9. My thyroid has cancer and needs to be removed, as do my lymph node’s on the left side of my neck. Jesus, take all the cancer from my body and strengthen me and my body.
    Guide the surgeons hand to protect my vocal cords and other organs. Lay a hand on my children’s shoulder and provide them with peace and certainty for my wellbeing.

  10. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray that Dr Heroes gives me something for my depression because it’s serious and maybe it will make me feel better and less moody before Thanksgiving please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  11. I pray to St Therese for the successful operation on my brother in law Nero Cruickshank. For my grandson Justin to get a steady job, for my daughter to excel at her current job and for her continued success and for my grandson Jacob to settle down at school and do well in his studies. I pray for protection over them, Amen πŸ™

  12. Please pray for all the sick members of our prayer group especially Arsenio FandiΓ±o. Pray for my family’s good health.

    Thanksgiving pray for all answered intentions and petitions.

    God bless us all.

    DSD

  13. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ that the bank is open tomorrow and I pray πŸ™ that Dr Heroes will give me something to make me less anxious and moody and to make me feel better. I also pray πŸ™ that Herb has a great plan about moving on November 1 and that in late 2025 or early 2026 we can move successfully please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  14. St. Therese please pray for the healing of my upper respiratory system, my breasts, cataracts and my teeth and gums.

  15. Please help me and my family to have FREEDOM and PEACE around finances – especially with all the upcoming events and things. Overflow is here. AMEN.

  16. Dear Jesus/Mary/All Saints: Please hear my prayers: Thank you for blessing our family with a beautiful wedding day last week. For J & S that they will be healthy/faithful, happy/successful, financially stable. For our middle son S & S that they will be happy/faithful, healthy/successful, & financially stable. Thank you for blessing us with granddaughter-please protect her from all evil. I pray for Baptism for her, and for marriage for S & S. For our daughter, son in-law, and 3 grandsons-for good health, happy/successful in their jobs, financially stable, please protect them from all evil. For my marriage that it will grow in faith and love. That we may communicate/pray more together daily. For good health, and financially stable. We thank you for all that you have blessed us with. Amen.

  17. 10th October this good luck change please pray for miracles me
    My interview should give good results, just pray for me.

  18. May it be ready because of my hard work, this is my result, everything will become a miracle, it is a big gift to me, please help me a lot, God.
    10th Thought It’s a big day for me, it’s ready because of hard work, good results will come.
    Please πŸ™ miracal me

  19. St Therese of Lisieux be a good guidance for my children, Oliver and Wendy, guide them in their work, in their projects and decisions. Protect them in their daily life. May my son Oliver who is so lonely, will one day meet a good wife to build a family and lead a happy life.

  20. St Therese,

    Thank you for the bouquet of roses and their fragrance you sent, even when I hadn’t completed the novena. Let my fervour for mass, the sacraments and God increase a million fold. I am restarting for the following intentions:

    1. Quickened invite for the last stage and a successful visa interview.
    2. A GH job in a global organisation at a global HQ – Geneva. Coming with all the perks on my prayer list and more options than I could possibly imagine.
    3. Fast completion of my PhD program.
    4. Speed and favour before God and men.
    5. Miracle of an excellent home purchase.

  21. Praying for protection over my mind and family and our relationships. Blessings for my mom and my son, and please fix husband. Thank you Jesus!

  22. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ hard that Carol calls me sometime today or tonight please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  23. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ hard that Dr Heroes comes up with a solution to my problem and that if I see her earlier it can be before October 24. I also pray πŸ™ that I am better before Christmas πŸŽ„ please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  24. Dear St Theresa. I pray for my grandson’s health. That he may grow up to be a healthy and normal child. Give him strength to run and talk. Thank you

  25. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ that Carol calls me sometime soon this evening and I pray that wherever Milton goes it doesn’t come directly to us and we don’t lose our power. I also pray πŸ™ that Herb has a great plan about moving and that it is positive please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  26. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray that if hurricane Milton hits us it doesn’t hit us directly in our neighborhood and that we’re safe I also pray πŸ™ that Dr Heroes can come up with a solution to my problem and that they put the appointment earlier please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  27. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ hard that no hurricanes come to Miami this year and I also pray πŸ™ hard that Dr Heroes can give me something for my anxiety and depression and I pray πŸ™ that we can get an earlier appointment with Dr Heroes please answer my prayer πŸ™ In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  28. Safe travels to all of us traveling to Turkey.
    Repair the relationship between me and Stella. Pray for my daughter Lillian for wisdom and God’s grace to find the husband.
    Repair the relationship between me and my family.

  29. Please help me to be more like you, doing small things for others that reflect the love of God.
    Pray that my son is blest with good health, find a job that uses his talents & has a healthy work environment.
    For graces to keep his marriage & relationship with his wife & son.

  30. Spiritual healing over husband M.A
    IT job for my husband M.A that he studied for.
    Spiritual and physical healing over my mother C.N
    For my children for God’s wisdom and grace in their lives and Spiritual growth and love of God especially as they are ready for love/marriage.
    Blessings over the works of my hands, world FinancialGroup business.
    Healing over of the sick (Columbus, Collins, Anaster)
    Peace all over the world.
    Amen!

  31. Dear St. Therese,
    please pray for me in Heaven that I will pass my board examination this coming January 2025. Guide me throughout this journey of studying and preparing for this next chapter of my life. Thank you.
    Amen!

  32. Lord please πŸ™ hear my prayer πŸ™ I pray πŸ™ that I can do the MRI tomorrow and that there is no problem I also pray that Courteny calls me back soon and that I can see Carol tomorrow please answer my prayers In Jesus name we pray πŸ™ Amen

  33. I am praying for another job as my current one comes to an end. I pray particularly for stability in the workplace, a supportive boss and supportive work environment and an even better salary.
    I also ask that you pray for me to draw closer to God as I have been very distant and sinful.

  34. Lord, through your servant St Therese of the child Jesus, please grant me the petitions below:
    1) That I may get a job in the next 2-3 months so I may continue to provide for my family during this very critical time in our lives
    2) That I may be healed of my illness
    3) For our marriage that we may satisfy spiritually, physically and emotionally each other and have no need to seek satisfaction outside our marriage
    4) For our brothers G & J, they may accept their mistakes and learn from them and also get jobs or a source of income to support their families
    5) Pray that B may get into a relationship and get married
    6) Our financial situation improves and supports us to meet our obligations and help those that rely on us
    7) good health in our families
    8) Eliminate all conflict in our families and the entire world so we may all live in peace.

    I also pray for all who are saying this novena that you may grant their petitions. Ohh St Therese as you promised to spend your time in heaven doing good upon earth, please pray for us, Amen

  35. Pray for reconciliation between me and my wife. Pray for my wife to have a heart of peace and not hatred and to be humble and not proud and arrogance and to stop using silence to hinder communication and reconciliation.