Deepertruth: The Catholic Defender: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Novena -Day 5

The Catholic Defender: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Novena - Day 5.  In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is the patron saint of perseverance amidst adversity. You can ask her to pray for you if you are experiencing hardship and are struggling to persevere through it. You can also ask her to pray for someone you know who is trying to persevere through adversity. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is also a great saint to seek intercession from if you work in Catholic education, since she devoted her life to teaching as a religious sister. Or you can ask her to pray for someone you know who works in Catholic education. 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 in her openness to following Your will in her life. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, you followed God’s call to the religious life when you were nineteen years old. Despite many difficulties, you continued to follow God’s call for the rest of your life. Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God! Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Rose Philippine Duchesne as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You she showed in her life of service as a religious sister. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, you chose to enter religious life as a young woman despite the objections of your family members. You faithfully continued to serve God in this vocation for the rest of your life. Please bring my petitions before God with such faithfulness!