Novena to St. Teresa of Avila
by St. Alphonsus of Liguori - Doctor of the Church
To be prayed by the Apostoli Viae community and all who desire to join us, beginning October 7th and ending on October 15th, the Feast of St. Teresa. Our prayer in 2026 is for the following intentions:
For the grace of deeper prayer and union for all involved with Apostoli Viae.
For a holy dispositio...
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The following is prayed each da...
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