Novena to St. Teresa of Avila
The St. Teresa of Ávila Novena honors the Carmelite mystic and Doctor of the Church, renowned for her deep prayer life, reform of the Carmelite Order, and profound writings on the soul’s union with God. This devotion seeks her intercession for growth in prayer, interior peace, and a burning love that leads the soul closer to Divine Truth.
Nine days of prayer begin on October 6, leading to her feast on October 15.
DAY 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
DAY 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O most loving Heavenly Father! We thank you for the great gift you gave us through your beloved St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church. Her life was a great example of prayer, sacrifice and faith in You. We humbly pray for her most holy intercession…
(Mention your intentions)
St. Teresa, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because of your close relationship to the Holy Mother and Jesus through prayer. Open wide the doors to the interior castle of our hearts and souls so that we may know how to pray!
Pray for us, that we may have the gift of prayer.
St. Teresa of Avila, you are an example of prayerful holiness that we will try to follow. You are in heaven praising God. With your seat of honor, please beg God to bring me to eternal rest with you.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
Saint Teresa of Avila, pray for us!
Amen
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