09 AUGUST SANTA TERESA BENEDETTA DELLA CROCE. Prayer to be recited today

O Saint Teresa Benedetta of the Cross,
that you made of your thirst for truth
a continuous prayer
sensing that those who seek the truth seek God,
get us to always seek the Truth.
You who met the Truth on the Cross of Christ
let us also be illuminated by light
which is released from the mystery of the Cross.
Give us the gift of knowing how to embrace the Cross
as you embraced it.

You who discovered the Truth you were looking for
reading the simple life of Santa Teresina,
get us to discover in everyday simplicity
the greatness of the presence of God.

You who gave yourself fully to Love
that you met, make that many young people
may give themselves to the Lord who calls
without fear of losing,
but with the joy of giving.

You who did your best in the field of death
with gentleness and concern for your people
instilling comfort and courage,
get us on all occasions
to live charity towards others.

You who in the hour of death, before entering
in the gas chamber, you made the prayer of Jesus your own:
"If he cannot pass this cup,
your Will be done ",
get us to bow your head serenely
in the last moments of our life,
surrender to the love of God who is always faithful.

Saint Teresa Benedetta of the Cross,
pray for us!