I checked my email this morning and I received, a “chain letter” kind of email about St. Therese. It showed the picture of the young saint, the prayer that you need to utter to obtain the wish you have and ofcourse need to pass it on to 17 more people.
St. Therese of Lisieux is close to my heart. I have been praying her prayers for petition since I was younger. And believe it or not, I have received God’s grace with St. Therese prayers. I know, that many are not believer of saints. We do not praise saints. We respect and pay tribute to them. They are our role models, in showing great love for God. Their lives are our inspiration to face the battle and challenges of life.
St. Therese of Lisieux is also the little flower. Why? Because, even the littlest thing task, she did it with great love and offered it to God. I’m trying to research for a prayer that I used to cite then, every 11AM. It has a line that goes like, ” St. Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick me a rose from the holy garden and send it to me with love. Please obtain before God this (petition). Tell God that I will love him each day, more and more.” Simple things yet done with great love, this is what this young saint taught us.
“As a Carmelite nun she would never be able to perform great deeds. ” Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.” She took every chance to sacrifice, no matter how small it would seem. She smiled at the sisters she didn’t like. She ate everything she was given without complaining — so that she was often given the worst leftovers. One time she was accused of breaking a vase when she was not at fault. Instead of arguing she sank to her knees and begged forgiveness. These little sacrifices cost her more than bigger ones, for these went unrecognized by others. No one told her how wonderful she was for these little secret humiliations and good deeds.” (To know more about St. Therese, click here. For St. Therese’s prayers, go here).
“Therese’s “little way” of trusting in Jesus to make her holy and relying on small daily sacrifices instead of great deeds appealed to the thousands of Catholics and others who were trying to find holiness in ordinary lives.”
When St. Therese’s relics visited the Philippines, about 7 years ago, I, my godmother and godsister went to Antipolo cathedral to visit it. Some people may question that, but the feeling I felt during that time was unexplainable.
It is true that little things, little sacrifices, a little love can go a long long way. .
St. Therese of Lisieux
Here is the email I have received this morning:
Look at the picture; make a wish, then read the prayer.
In case you are not aware, Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. She is represented by roses. May everyone who receives this message be blessed.
Theresa’s Prayer cannot be deleted. REMEMBER to make a wish before you read the prayer. That’s all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Just share this with people and see what happens on the fourth day. Sorry you have to forward the message, but try not to break this, please. (Well, I didn’t forward the message to only 17 persons. I posted it here on my blog so the whole world would know).
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. Read the prayer below.
Saint Theresa’s Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities s that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
October 2nd, 2008 at 3:00 am
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March 30th, 2009 at 1:39 am
St. Theresa the Little Flower …. 5 day prayer Novena to be said if possible before llAm
St. Theresa the little Flower please pick me a Rose from the Heavenly Garden and ask God to grant me the favor I thee implore and tell Him I will Love Him daily more and more. then ask request… followed by 5 Our Fathers, 5 Hail Mary’s and 5 Glory Be’s. St. Theresa often sends a scent of a Rose, a picture or a rose given to you by someone and you will know your prayer will be answered.
this is the one I got from the Leaves Magazine years ago.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
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May 9th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Thank you for a lovely and loving article. I also visited the relics of St. Therese of Liseux when they were taken around the nation in 2001. I received a very special a blessing that day. I’ve been meaning to write about it.
Thanks you for posting that beautiful photo, and the picture of the cross of roses.
God bless you.
Sincerely,
Mary Kretzmann
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