St. Teresa of Avila Novena - Day 8

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (This novena was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori) O most beloved Lord Jesus Christ! we thank Thee for the eminent gift of the desire for a happy death in God’s sanctifying grace which Thou didst grant to Thy beloved Teresa; we pray Thee, by Thy merits, and by those of Thy most constant spouse, to grant us the grace of desiring such a happy death, in order to go and possess Thee eternally in the country of the blessed. Amen. 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. (mention request here…) Amen. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.