St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
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Show HideSt. Elizabeth of the Trinity was a Carmelite nun. She lived in France in the 1800s-1900s. She was a spiritual writer and a mystic.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity lived a very holy life. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy nun in many aspects of your life.
About St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was born in 1880 in Cher, France. She was the firstborn of her parents. Her only sibling was one younger sister. Her father was in the military.
When Elizabeth was seven years old, her father died suddenly. Afterward, Elizabeth and her family moved to Dijon, France.
During her childhood, Elizabeth had a very bad temper. She often fought with her younger sister and fell into fits of rage. As Elizabeth prepared to make her first confession and receive her First Holy Communion, she worked to overcome her tendency to anger. She wished to rid herself of this fault in order to be more worthy to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. She sometimes worked so hard to avoid outbursts of anger that she would begin to cry from the effort of keeping her anger at bay.
With great effort and reliance on God’s grace, Elizabeth began to gain more self-control. She grew in love of God and in devotion to the Holy Trinity. Around this time, she also began singing in her parish’s choir, teaching religion to the children of factory workers, and visiting the sick.
As Elizabeth grew older, men began to ask for her hand in marriage. But she declined all offers of marriage she received. Her home in Dijon was only two hundred meters away from a Carmelite monastery. When she was seventeen, she made a visit there. The Mother Superior of the monastery gave her a circular letter version of what would later become St. Therese of Lisieux’s autobiography, The Story of a Soul.
As Elizabeth read about St. Therese, she began to understand more deeply what God was calling her to do. She knew that He wanted her to become a Carmelite nun.
Elizabeth’s mother was strongly opposed to her desire to enter religious life. She refused to give Elizabeth permission to enter until Elizabeth was twenty-one. This period of waiting was a great trial to Elizabeth, but she obediently submitted to her mother’s wishes. While waiting, she continued her good works in Dijon.
In 1901, Elizabeth was finally able to enter the monastery. During her time in the monastery, Elizabeth wrote many spiritual works, including a prayer called “O My God, Trinity Whom I Adore.” She also wrote a retreat for her younger sister called “Heaven in Faith” and a work called “Last Retreat” that consisted of spiritual insights she had gained at the last retreat she was able to make.
In 1906, at age twenty-six, Elizabeth died of Addison’s Disease. She suffered greatly as she was dying, but she accepted her suffering and considered it a gift from God. She was beatified in 1984 and canonized in 2016.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s Feast Day: November 8th
Why Pray the St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is the patron saint of sick people and against illness. You can use this novena to seek her intercession if you are sick or if you are in danger of coming down with an illness. Or you can pray the St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena for someone you know who is sick or is in danger of coming down with an illness.
Additionally, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is the patron saint of the loss of parents. You can pray this novena if you have lost your parents, or you can pray it for someone you know who has lost their parents.
You can pray the St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena for any intention!
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena Prayers
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, your father died suddenly when you were seven years old. You spent the rest of your childhood and adolescence living with your mother and sister. You grew in holiness and began to strive for virtue.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all families.
Pray for us, that we may always rely on God for all that we need in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in holiness each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you suffered the loss of your father when you were seven years old. Despite this sorrowful event in your childhood, you began to work on overcoming your faults and advancing in holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may be given the love and formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may grow in love of God each day of our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to overcome our faults each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you had a very bad temper as a child. Though you struggled with fits of rage, you began to work diligently at overcoming this fault as you prepared to receive Jesus in your First Communion.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who struggle with anger may be given the grace to overcome it.
Pray for us, that we may always strive to advance in virtue each day. Pray that we may do all we can to grow closer to God at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you were very aware of your own shortcomings and faults as you prepared to receive Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion. Wishing to become more worthy of this privilege, you worked to overcome your anger.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless all First Communicants.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to grow closer to God each day. Pray that we may strive for holiness at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you began to understand that God was calling you to serve Him as a Carmelite when you read the autobiography of St. Therese. Though you had to wait to follow God’s call to the monastery, you persevered in your vocation.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may call more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may grow in our friendship with God each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you lived two hundred meters away from a Carmelite convent. When you realized God was calling you to enter the convent, you longed to become His bride as a Carmelite as quickly as you could.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all members of the Carmelite religious order may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God worthily in our lives. Pray that we may grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you longed to enter the convent and become a bride of Christ. But your mother would not give you permission to enter until you were twenty-one. You submitted to God’s will and patiently waited.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in true submission to God’s will.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to advance in virtue each day. Pray that we may make growth in holiness our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, when you were a child, you patiently worked to overcome your anger. When you were a young woman, you longed to enter the convent. But you patiently waited until your mother gave you permission.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the patience we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear all of the petitions she brings to You on our behalf.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, you are recognized as the patron saint of sick people. You suffered greatly from the illness that eventually led to your death, but you accepted your suffering as a gift from God.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all sick people.
Pray for us, that we may always offer up all sufferings we face in union with Christ’s sufferings. Pray that we may make use of every opportunity God gives us to do good.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.