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

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

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 (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

The Holy Guardian AngelsTue, Oct 2 · Memorial
Saint Luke, EvangelistThu, Oct 18 · Feast
All SaintsThu, Nov 1 · Solemnity
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)Fri, Nov 2 · Solemnity
The Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaFri, Nov 9 · Feast

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