NOVENA IN HONOUR OF THE LITTLE FLOWER

 Fri 25th September Day Four - St Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen



Dear Little Flower of Carmel, bearing so patiently the disappointments and delays allowed by God, and preserving in the depths of thy soul an unchanging peace because thou didst seek only God's Will, ask for me complete conformity to that adorable Will in all the trials and disappointments of life. If the favours I am asking during this Novena are pleasing to God, obtain them for me. If not, it is true I shall feel the refusal keenly, but I too wish only God's Will, and pray in the words thou didst use, that it "may ever be perfectly fulfilled in me."

Intercede for us all the days of our life, but especially during this Novena and obtain for us from God the graces and favours we ask through thine intercession. Amen.

Thought for the day: ABANDONMENT TO GOD

I fear only one thing—to keep my own will; take it, my God, for I choose all that Thou choosest.

The only happiness here below is to strive to be always content with what Jesus gives us. I can demand nothing with fervour, except the perfect accomplishment of God's will in my soul.

O my Beloved, I offer myself to Thee, that Thou may perfectly accomplish in me Thy holy designs, and I will not allow anything created to be an obstacle in their path.

CONCLUDING PRAYERS
We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever glorious and blessed Virgin.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Grant O Lord God, we beseech Thee that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and through the glorious intercession of blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O God, Who didst inflame with Thy Spirit of Love, the soul of Thy Servant, Therese of the Child Jesus, grant that we also may love Thee and make Thee much loved.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.