“Life is a beautiful word, and we ought to keep it to what must never die; and, as we already enjoy it since this world, life is not sad, but full of joy!” (Last Conversations)
“For me, prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven, its is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy. Finally, it is something great and supernatural, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus.” (Autobiography)
“Well! I am a child of the Church. This child only knows how to do one thing now, to love you , O Jesus.. She is banned from doing great works, from preaching the Gospel, from spilling her blood.. But what does it matter, her brothers are working for her, and she, little child, stays close to the throne of the King and Queen and loves, for her brothers who are fighting.. But how will she show her love, since love is proven through charitable acts?. I have no other means of proving my love for you than that of strewing flowers, that is, not allowing one little sacrifice to escape, not one look, one word, profiting by all the smallest things and doing them through love.” (Autobiography)
”The truly poor in spirit, where do we find him? You must look for him from afar, ...He does not say that you must look for him among great souls, but from afar, that is to say in lowliness, in
nothingness. Ah! Let us remain then very far from all that sparkles, let us love our littleness, let us love to feel nothing, then we shall be poor in spirit, and Jesus will come to look for us, and however far we may be, He will transform us into flames of love..
“If you are nothing, it’s easy to remember that Jesus is everything” (Letters)
“I try to turn my whole life into one ‘Act of Love’ then I don’t worry so much about being just a “poor little soul.”. In fact, I rejoice.” (Letters)
Prayers
Glorious St. Therese, fragrant rose from Heavens garden. You taught us how to live in love and childlike simplicity.
Reign on us the simple joys of life.
Pray that we may see God and others through the eyes of an innocent child.
Help us to endure difficulties with a smile and lead us to a deeper love for Jesus our Lord and God.
Protect us with your mantle of roses as we continue to acknowledge you as truly blessed amongst the Saints of Heaven. Praise and honour to you Little Flower!
St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Pray for us!
NOVENA TO SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS.
O little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God today to grant the favours I now place with confidence in your hands.. (request)
Saint Therese, help me to always believe as you did, in God’s great love for me, so that I might imitate your “Little Way” each day. Amen.
MIRACULOUS PRAYER TO THE LITTLE FLOWER
O little Flower of Jesus, ever consoling troubled souls with heavenly graces, in your unfailing intercession I place my confident trust. From the heart of our divine Saviour, petition the blessings of which I stand in greatest need, especially...(request)
Shower upon me your promised roses of virtue and grace, Dear St. Therese, so that swiftly advancing in sanctity and perfect love of neighbor, I may someday receive the crown of life eternal. Amen.
