Novena to St. Teresa of Avila by St. Alphonsus of Liguori - Day 2

O most merciful Lord Jesus Christ! we thank Thee for the great gift of hope which Thou didst grant to Thy beloved Teresa; we pray Thee, by Thy merits, and by those of Thy holy spouse, to give us a great confidence in Thy goodness, by reason of Thy Precious Blood, which Thou hast shed to its last drop for our salvation.

Say one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be.

V. St. Teresa, pray for us:

R. That we may become worthy of the promises of Jesus Christ.

Let us pray: Graciously hear us, O God of our salvation! that as we rejoice in the commemoration of the blessed virgin Teresa, so we may be nourished by her heavenly doctrine, and draw from thence the fervour of a tender devotion; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

http://www.meditationsfromcarmel.com/content/novena-st-teresa-avila

Novena to St. Teresa of Avila by St. Alphonsus of Liguori - Day 1

( Pray especially beginning on October 7 and ending on October 15 , the Feast of St. Teresa.)

O most amiable Lord Jesus Christ! We thank Thee for the great gift of faith and of devotion to the Holy Sacrament, which Thou didst grant to Thy beloved Teresa; we pray Thee, by Thy merits and by those of Thy faithful spouse, to grant us the gift of a lively faith, and of a fervent devotion toward the most Holy Sacrament of the altar; where Thou, O infinite Majesty! hast obliged Thyself to abide with us even to the end of the world, and wherein Thou didst so lovingly give Thy whole Self to us.

Say one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be.

V. St. Teresa, pray for us:

R. That we may become worthy of the promises of Jesus Christ.

Let us pray: Graciously hear us, O God of our salvation! that as we rejoice in the commemoration of the blessed virgin Teresa, so we may be nourished by her heavenly doctrine, and draw from thence the fervour of a tender devotion; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

http://www.meditationsfromcarmel.com/content/novena-st-teresa-avila

Prayer to Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary

O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, in these times of such brazen impiety,
manifest thy power with the signs of thine ancient victories.

From thy throne whence thou dispense pardon and grace, mercifully regard the Church of thy Son,
His Vicar on Earth, and every order of clergy, religious, and laity,
who are oppressed in this mighty conflict.

Thou who art powerful, the vanquisher of all heresies, hasten the hour of mercy,
even though the hour of God's justice is every day provoked by the countless sins of men,
the sons and daughters of Adam.

Obtain for me, the least of men, kneeling before thee in supplication,
the grace I need to live righteously upon earth, in order to be numbered among the just in heaven.

In the company of all faithful Christians throughout the world,
I salute thee and acclaim thee as Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for us.

Amen.

          ~ Author unknown

http://www.rosarychurch.net/mary/olr_queen_prayer.html

Novena to Saint Francis of Assisi - Day 9

The Lord will set me free and rescue me because he loves me.

Prayer:

Gracious Father, I will thank you each day for your merciful goodness to me. With your help I will ever praise your kindness in my trouble. Please assist me now as I faithfully follow Christ, my Savior, and call upon the friendship and intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi, by granting my petition (mention the request). Amen.

Your offering today:

In gratitude, be good to others today.

Prayer of Peace:

Lord, make me an instrument of peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

http://desertnuns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/nov_francis.pdf

Novena to Saint Francis of Assisi - Day 8

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.

Prayer: 

Your goodness, Heavenly Father, responds speedily to my sorrow. In my distress I call upon you to hear and answer my prayers (mention the request). In you, O God, I will continue to trust despite everything. I ask this request in Christ's name and through the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Amen.

Prayer of Peace:

Lord, make me an instrument of peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

http://desertnuns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/nov_francis.pdf

Novena to Saint Francis of Assisi - Day 7

The Lord is a stronghold in times of distress.

Prayer: 

Father in Heaven, you never reject those who seek your help and are ever ready to comfort the sorrowful.  Through the intercession of Saint Francis and in Christ's name, I implore you to
have pity on me in my needs (mention the request), and to rescue me from all afflictions. Amen.

Your offering today:

In imitation of Christ and St. Francis, do good to those who may dislike you.

Prayer of Peace:

Lord, make me an instrument of peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

http://desertnuns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/nov_francis.pdf

Novena to Saint Francis of Assisi - Day 6

O Lord, do not chastise me with your anger.

Prayer:

Merciful Father, you know my weakness and disobedience. Yet, you are ever ready to forgive and be
gracious to me in my trouble. In Christ's name and through the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi, quickly come to help me (mention the request). Amen.

Your offering today: Banish from your mind and tongue unkind words and thoughts today.

Prayer of Peace:

Lord, make me an instrument of peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

http://desertnuns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/nov_francis.pdf