Novena of Confidence

Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, to your Sacred Heart I confide (this intention).

Only look. Then do what your Heart inspires. Let your Heart decide. I count on It. I trust in It. 1 throw myself on Its mercy.

Lord Jesus,

You will not fail me!

Philippine Duchesne

Saint, Pioneer Woman, Religious of the Sacred Heart

What have we learned from her?

The value of steadfast purpose,

The success of failure and the unimportance of our standards of success; the power of grace released by deep, divine desires and simple duty daily done.

-T. Govern. Duffy

"Heart of Oak~

Rose Philippine Duchesne

Born: August 29, 17 69

Died: November 18, 18 52

Canonized: July 3, 1988

"0 Eternal Father,

I come to You through the Heart of my Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the life.

Through this divine Heart I adore You for those who do not adore You;

I love You for those who do not love You; I gratefully acknowledge You to be my God."

(An often-repeated prayer of Philippine Duchesne)