Opening Prayer
Uplifting God of Victory, Your power and protection are invincible. The arms of Moses are the uplifted arms of Jesus, victorious over death, darkness and defeat. In Jesus Risen, the battle against death, disease, destruction and demonic destiny is easily won. Your Word uplifts, corrects, challenges, and transforms us. We evolve and struggle into glory on the wings of Your uplifting Spirit. Transfigure our cowardice with the tenacious and determined spirit of the Gospel woman, that we might know and experience the victory of mercy, generosity and justice You have already won for us!
In 1997, the Pope declared St. Therese to be the youngest Doctor of the Church. As the official Church affirms what we already know, that your “little way” is the most beautiful way of Gospel living, help us this day, Therese, to live focused lives of charity and attention to others. Teach us again to do the ordinary things with extra-ordinary love, because God is the center of our life and the source of Love
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