St Teresa of Los Andes,
under Mary's care, you became
a young woman in love with Jesus Christ.
You are a model of holiness
and a way of perfection for the Church.
You knew how to laugh, to love, to play and to serve.
You were mighty in accepting sorrows
and generous in your love.
You knew how to contemplate God
in the simple things of life.
Show us the Father's love
so that we might live joyfully in friendship
and with gentleness in our family.
Help those who are weak and sad
so that the Holy Spirit
may awaken hope in them.
Intercede for us -
and for the world - pleading for love and peace.
St Teresa of Los Andes,
beloved daughter of the Church,
religious sister of Carmel,
friend of young and old, and servant of the poor,
pray for us each day. Amen.