Deepertruth: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Novena - Day 3

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. men.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Rose Philippine Duchesne as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue she showed in holding fast to her Faith and her vocation amidst the difficulties of persecution from the French government.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, you were a young religious sister when the French Revolution was reaching its height. When the Reign of Terror suppressed your religious order, you persevered in your Faith and your vocation.

Please persevere in bringing my petitions before the throne of God!

Prayer by Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne I am where God wills me to be, and so I have found rest and security. His wisdom governs me, His power defends me, His grace sanctifies me, His mercy encompasses me, His joy sustains me and all will go well with me.

Rose Philippine Duchesne. Prayer: Gracious God, you filled the heart of Philippine Duchesne with charity and missionary zeal, and gave her the desire to make you known among all peoples. Fill us who honor her memory today, with that same love and zeal to extend your kingdom to the ends of the earth.

Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Rose Philippine Duchesne as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You she showed from the time she was a child.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, your family members did not want you to devote your life to God in a religious vocation. But despite their opposition, you chose to dedicate your life to serving God..

Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served!