O Little St. Therese of the Child Jesus, who during thy short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of whole-hearted abandonment to God, now that Thou rejoicest in the reward of thy virtues, cast a glance of pity on me as I leave all things in thy hands. Make my troubles thine own; speak a word for me to our Lady Immaculate whose flower of special love thou wert to that Queen of Heaven “who smiled on thee at the dawn of life.” Beg her as Queen of the Heart of Jesus to obtain for me by her powerful intercession, the grace I yearn for so ardently at this moment; and that she join with it a blessing that may strengthen me during life, defend me at the hour of death, and lead me straight on to a happy eternity. I also beseech thee to obtain the particular favor I ask in this (Here each will ask, in private, the special favor he wishes to obtain.) But if what I ask is not for the honor and glory of God, the salvation of my own soul, and the welfare of those for whom I pray, bear us all in remembrance, petitioning for us the remission of sins, and the enjoyment of an everlasting kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen