Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Carmelite nun of Lisieux, author of Story of a Soul and teacher of the “little way” of trust and love; she died at 24 in 1897.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

A prayer with Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, open my mind to your truth and my heart to love it. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

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