Opening prayer of the proper mass of Saint Teresa de Los Andes

God of mercy, joy of the saints, you set the youthful heart of Saint Teresa ablaze with the fire of virginal love for Christ and for his Church; and even in suffering you made her a cheerful witness to charity.

Through her intercession, fill us with the delights of your Spirit, so that we may proclaim by word and deed the joyful message of your love to the world.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit now and for ever.

Amen.

Amen.