About St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) was a French Discalced Carmelite nun whose spirituality centered on the mystery of the Holy Trinity dwelling within the soul. From a young age, she desired to belong completely to Christ and sought to live a life of prayer, silence, and loving surrender to God’s will.
After entering the Carmelite monastery in Dijon, Elizabeth devoted herself to contemplation and encouraged others to discover God’s presence in the ordinary moments of daily life. Although she suffered greatly from illness during her final years, she accepted her suffering with remarkable peace and trust, offering everything for the glory of God.
Her writings, letters, and prayers continue to inspire Catholics around the world to seek a deeper relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. She was canonized in 2016 and is remembered as a model of contemplative prayer, interior peace, and complete confidence in God’s love.
Who was St. Elizabeth of the Trinity?
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was a French Discalced Carmelite nun known for her profound spirituality and her devotion to the Holy Trinity. Her writings emphasize prayer, silence, and union with God.
What is the St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena?
The St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer asking for her intercession to grow in holiness, deepen one’s relationship with God, and live more fully in the presence of the Holy Trinity.
What can I pray for during this novena?
You may pray for deeper faith, trust in God’s will, interior peace, perseverance in suffering, spiritual growth, greater love of prayer, family intentions, healing, or any personal intention according to God’s will.
When is the feast day of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity?
Her feast day is celebrated on November 8.
What is St. Elizabeth of the Trinity the patron saint of?
Although she has no officially designated universal patronage, many Catholics seek her intercession for contemplative prayer, spiritual growth, interior peace, and a deeper relationship with the Holy Trinity.
Why is St. Elizabeth of the Trinity important?
She taught that every baptized Christian is called to become a dwelling place of the Holy Trinity. Her life demonstrates how silence, prayer, humility, and trust in God can transform the soul.
How do I pray the St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days. Present your personal intentions to God through St. Elizabeth’s intercession, reflect on her example of prayer and trust, and conclude with the traditional prayers.
What is St. Elizabeth of the Trinity best known for?
She is best known for her beautiful writings on the indwelling of the Holy Trinity, especially her famous prayer “O My God, Trinity Whom I Adore,” which continues to inspire Christians seeking a deeper life of contemplation and holiness.
| Novena Begins: | October 30 |
| Feast Day: | November 8 |
Patron Saint of Sick People, Loss of Parents, Against Illness
Day 1 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Jesus, even though I fall at every moment, in trustful faith I shall pray to You to raise me up. I know that You will forgive me and blot out everything with loving care. More than that, You will deliver me from my miseries, from everything that is an obstacle to Your divine action. You will draw all my powers to Yourself and make them Your captive.
Then I shall have passed completely into You and shall be able to say, “It is no longer I that live; my Master lives in me.”
O Lord, the desire to listen to Your divine Word and the need to be silent are sometimes so strong that I wish to know nothing else but to remain at Your feet like Mary Magdalene, in order to penetrate ever more deeply into that mystery of love which You came to reveal to us.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us.
Pray: 1 Our Father…
Pray: 1 Hail Mary…
Pray: 1 Glory Be…
Leave us your prayers…