As the anniversary of Thérèse's solemn profession in Carmel approaches, this week in the Diocesan Novena we pray for all who serve God and the Church in religious life.Intention for this week: those in religious life
On 8th September 1890 Thérèse – still just 17 years of age – made her final profession, committing the rest of her life to Carmel. For the remaining nine years of her time on earth she lived a life of prayer and service. Although she never left the confines of the monastery she served the world by her prayers. Throughout the world today there are countless religious women and men who devote their lives to prayer and service, living lives of poverty, chastity and obedience. In the words of St James, they are “poor according to the world but rich in faith.”
Intercession:
Let us pray for those who live the religious life – that by the intercession of St Thérèse they may be faithful to their calling.
Intercession:
Let us pray for those who live the religious life – that by the intercession of St Thérèse they may be faithful to their calling.
