Repeat the following Novena prayers every day for 9 consecutive days.
First Day
Lord, we pray with your beloved daughter, Elizabeth Bergeron.
She was baptized into the great family of believers.
At every moment of her life, she trusted you;
we beg you, heighten in us the filial confidence
that helps us to recognize in you
the loving Father who recreates us unceasingly
in "his image and likeness".
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Second Day
Lord, we pray with your child, Elizabeth Bergeron,
who, from a very young age,
nourished a great desire to receive you
in her heart as an eight-year-old girl.
Awaken in us this deep desire
to be in communion with your loving Presence
at each of our Eucharist.
Give us also to taste your Presence in the bread
that we share with the most destitute.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Third Day
Lord, we pray with Elizabeth Bergeron.
As a young teenager, she dreamed of making you known
and beloved by preparing children for their first communion.
Following her example, give us the courage
to pronounce the words and above all
to make the gestures that enable your love
to grow in our hearts and those of others.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Fourth Day
Lord, we pray with your friend, Elizabeth Bergeron,
whom you have called to religious life.
In this search, her heart and mind
remained open to your call.
Before our life choices, Lord,
let the ears of our hearts
be attentive to the requests
of our sisters and brothers who need our help,
our kindness and our tenderness.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Fifth Day
Lord, we pray to you with our sister Elisabeth Bergeron
who took up the challenges presented to her
by laying the foundations of a community
of religious teachers when she could not write.
When I feel overwhelmed by certain events or obstacles,
give me the opportunity to open myself humbly
to the help and collaboration that others can bring.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Sixth Day
Lord, we pray with our sister Elisabeth Bergeron,
who in her great simplicity was close to all human beings.
Come and transform our way of living
our relationships between us and especially those
who need the most understanding and affection.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Seventh Day
Lord, we pray with your servant Elizabeth Bergeron
who humbly accepted the role of assistant
when she was the founder of her community.
When we are subjected to humiliations
and lack of gratitude,
let feelings of peace, truth and service down upon us.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Eighth Day
Lord, we pray you with the venerable Elizabeth Bergeron
whom you have chosen and called
to serve humbly in your Presence.
Let us be witnesses of your love
so that in serving our sisters and brothers,
our gestures bear the mark of your kindness
and benevolence.
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
Ninth Day
Lord, we pray to you through your handmaid Elizabeth Bergeron,
who spread the joy that dwelled within her.
May the Risen touch our whole being with a joyous hope,
that the Love you had for each of your endeavors,
through Him, with Him and in Him,
may encourage us to become: Good News!
Venerable Elizabeth Bergeron,
Pray for us.
[Mention your need(s) here...]
[Source: Diane Beauregard, sjsh May 25, 2017.]