In 1942, only months before the Nazis arrested Edith Stein and sent her to her death in Auschwitz, she composed a novena for her sisters in the Echt Carmel.

We are pleased to pray this novena this year, fully aware that our prayers may seem foolish to some, but never are foolish to God.

Day 1:

“The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.”
Let everyone who listens answer, “Come.”
Then let all who are thirsty come;
all who want it may have the water of life and have it free.

Revelation 22:17

Prayer: Come Lord Jesus!
We are bold to ask, and even bolder to believe!
Your promises to us will be fulfilled.
Strengthen us in faith, hope and love! Amen.