Novena Day 8

Eighth Day

Dear St. Thérèse, like you I have to die one day.

I beseech you, obtain from God,

by reminding Him of your own precious death,

that I may have a holy death, strengthened by the Sacraments of the Church,

entirely resigned to the most holy Will of God,

and burning with love for Him.

May my last words on earth be,

"My God. I love You."

Intercede for us all the days of our life,

but especially during this Novena and obtain for us

from God the graces and favors we ask through your intercession.

Amen.

Thought for the day: Death.

It says in the catechism that death is nothing but the separation of the soul and body.

Well, I have no fear of a separation which will unite me forever with the good God.
I am happy to die because I shall be able to help souls who are dear to me,

far more than I can here below.
Life is not sad; it is very joyous.

If you say, "This exile is sad," I understand you.

We are wrong to give the name "life" to something which will end;

it is only to the things of Heaven that we should apply this beautiful name.

Pax