A novena based on Poem 45, "My Joy!" written by St. Thérèse for her sister Pauline's feast day, 21 January 1897
St. Thérèse Novena: My Joy! — Introduction
1 October: SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS
Help us to follow the way of Saint Thérèse with confidence
17 September: Saint Albert of Jerusalem
St. Albert of Jerusalem wrote a Rule for the hermit brothers on Mt Carmel
13 July: Saint Teresa of Jesus Fernández Solar
Jesus alone is beautiful; He is my only joy
Quote of the day: 18 April
They could not sufficiently admire the genius of Madame Acarie
Quote of the day: 9 April
My soul was united very profoundly, I assure you, to the divine joys which flooded yours in those two great days of your ordination and first Mass [28–29 May 1904]. I would have wished that this brief note, which tells you of my entire union with you, might have reached you sooner; that wasn't possible... Continue Reading →
Quote of the day: 19 March
I endeavored to celebrate his feast with all the solemnity possible
14 November: All Carmelite Saints
We recall our brothers and sisters who once dedicated their lives to continual prayer
6 November: St. Nuno Alvares Pereira
Though an army encamp against me and temptation lays siege, I will trust in the word of my God
1 October: Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Help us to follow the way of Saint Thérèse with confidence
17 September: St. Albert of Jerusalem
St. Albert of Jerusalem wrote a Rule for the hermit brothers on Mt Carmel
Quote of the day: 28 July
Not to be led astray, or deceived, or to let your spirit be broken
28 July: Blessed John Soreth
May He also be the guiding light of your intellect and the ruler of your reason
13 July: Saint Teresa of Jesus “Of Los Andes”
Jesus alone is beautiful; He is my only joy
Quote of the day: 7 June
Our Lord became a spring of Living water for us
Come, you who, descending into Mary, caused the Word to take flesh
Marie du jour: 16 May
Carmelites have long ascribed the composition of the hymn. Flos Carmeli to St. Simon Stock
Joseph
He can poise on his shoulder like a child the ponderous age-old structure of the Church
Quote of the day: 19 March
“You don’t need to ask that of St. Joseph”
Quote of the day: 22 February
It seemed to me that Jesus Christ was always present at my side
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