The “Novena to St. Teresa of Avila” a nine-day prayer devotion honoring the great Spanish mystic and Doctor of the Church, St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), who reformed the Carmelite Order and left us profound spiritual writings on prayer and the interior life. It calls upon the Eternal Father to awaken in us the same longing for holiness that St. Teresa exemplified, asking for her intercession to help us remain faithful to Christ and work for the salvation of souls. This devotion seeks St. Teresa’s guidance in following her path of mystical union with God and her dedication to Church reform, making it particularly meaningful for those seeking deeper spiritual growth and a more perfect love of Christ.
St. Teresa of Avila was a 16th century Spanish mystic, writer, and Carmelite nun who played a crucial role in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. She is venerated for her profound spiritual writings on prayer and contemplation, as well as for her work reforming the Carmelite Order and founding numerous convents throughout Spain.
Novena Dates: October 6-14 / Feast Day: October 15
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Novena to St. Teresa of Avila
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Eternal Father, by Your Holy Spirit, You raised up our peerless Mother, St. Teresa of Avila, to show Your Church the way to perfection. May her inspired teaching awaken in us a longing for true holiness. May these prayers of preparation for her feast keep us faithful to Christ and help us to work in the Church for the salvation of all mankind. Amen.
V. Holy Mother St. Teresa, look down from heaven and see.
R. Take care of this vine and protect what your right hand has planted.
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Let us pray:
Lord, our God, watch over this religious family You nourish with the Bread from heaven. Help us to follow the example of our holy mother, St. Teresa, and sing Your merciful love forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.