St. Teresa of the Andes Novena
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Show HideSt. Teresa of the Andes was a Carmelite nun who lived in the early 1900s in Chile. She died young from disease.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes
St. Teresa of the Andes was born in 1900 as Juana Enriqueta Josefina de los Corazones Fernández Solar. Juana had five siblings.
As a child, Juana was pious but also struggled with her temper. She was often unpredictable, stubborn, and prone to anger. On at least one occasion, she got into a physical fight with her sister because of her anger problems. Juana also struggled with vanity. However, she was intrinsically loving. During her early years, Juana loved to sing and dance. She also enjoyed swimming, croquet, and tennis. She played piano and harmonium.
When Juana was about seven years old, she began her education at a school that was run by Sacred Heart sisters. Around this time, she read The Story of a Soul, the autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux. Reading about this saint greatly impacted Juana, strengthening her pious and innocent character. The book also helped Juana to realize that she wanted to devote her life to God.
Juana had to work hard to overcome her faults, especially her tendency toward self-centeredness. Knowing that she would soon receive her First Communion helped her to work more zealously in overcoming her faults so that she might be more worthy to receive Jesus.
When Juana was fourteen years old, she decided to pursue the religious vocation as a Carmelite nun. She soon made a private vow of virginity, and she renewed this vow regularly.
In 1917 when Juana was seventeen years old, she sent a letter to the prioress of the nearby Carmelite convent, stating her desire to enter the Carmelites. Not long after, Juana discussed the matter with her mother, but her mother told her that Juana’s father would make the decision of whether or not she could enter the Carmelites.
In 1919, Juana sent a letter to her father, asking him for permission to enter the Carmelites. He did not immediately give her his permission, but he agreed to allow her to enter a couple of months later.
In May of 1919, Juana entered the Discalced Carmelites in Los Andes as a novice. Her religious name was Teresa of Jesus.
Teresa soon began to write letters discussing the spiritual life. But not long after, she became ill with typhus. She may have also suffered from the Spanish flu. By April of 1920, her condition had considerably worsened. Though she was not scheduled to make her vows for another six months, she was given permission to make her vows early because she was facing death. She died on April 12, 1920.
St. Teresa of the Andes’ Feast Day: April 12th
Why Pray the St. Teresa of the Andes Novena?
St. Teresa of the Andes is the patron saint of young people. You can pray this novena if you are a young person. Or you can pray this novena to seek the intercession of St. Teresa of the Andes on behalf of a young person you know.
St. Teresa of the Andes is also the patron saint of the sick. You can pray the St. Teresa of the Andes Novena if you are sick, or you can pray this novena for someone you know who is sick. You can also pray this novena for all sick people who are suffering from a particular ailment.
You can pray the St. Teresa of the Andes Novena for any intention!
St. Teresa of the Andes Novena Prayers
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you were a pious child, but you struggled with faults like anger and vanity. When you were very young, you were inspired to begin seriously pursuing virtue and to devote your life to God.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may receive the love and formation they need for holiness and happiness.
Pray for us, that we may grow in holiness and virtue each day of our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to serve God worthily.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you struggled greatly with anger when you were a child. On one occasion you even physically fought your sister. But with God’s grace, you overcame this fault and worked to grow in holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who struggle with anger may receive the grace they need to overcome it.
Pray for us, that we may work diligently to overcome all of our vices. 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. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you read the autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux when you were a child. Reading about the life of this saint greatly inspired you to strive for holiness and to dedicate your life fully to God.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in love and appreciation for the saints.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the help God gives us for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in virtue each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you were a pious child despite your faults of anger and vanity. As you grew older and were inspired by the holy example of St. Therese of Lisieux, you grew to greater piety and holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow to deeper piety in our lives.
Pray for us, that we may make pursuit of holiness and virtue our top priority in life. Pray that we may devote ourselves more wholeheartedly to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, in your childhood you struggled with faults like anger and vanity. But as you grew older, you worked to overcome your faults and strive for holiness. Though it was not easy to overcome these faults, you persevered in striving for virtue.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may be given the grace of perseverance in overcoming our faults.
Pray for us, that we may devote ourselves more wholeheartedly to striving 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. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you were inspired by the example of St. Therese to devote yourself wholeheartedly to God. When you were fourteen years old, you decided to pursue a religious vocation as a Carmelite nun.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways he calls us to. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in virtue each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you longed to devote your life wholly to God from the time you read St. Therese’s autobiography in your childhood. When you were fourteen, you chose to enter the Carmelite religious order. Though you had to wait to enter the order, you held fast to your vocation.
Please bring all of our petitions before 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 carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may grow in devotion to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you decided to pursue a vocation as a Carmelite nun when you were fourteen years old. But you had to wait and get permission from your father to enter the Carmelites.
Please bring all of our petitions before 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 always do all we can to serve God worthily each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Teresa of the Andes 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. Teresa of the Andes as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Teresa of the Andes, you are recognized as the patron saint of the sick. You suffered greatly from illness during your time as a novice in the Carmelites, and you eventually died from this illness when you were just twenty years old.
Please bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who are ill may be given strength and healing.
Pray for us, that we may always rely fully on God for all that we need in our lives. Pray that we submit ourselves more deeply to God in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Teresa of the Andes, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.