St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day 8: Rose Petals
Join in praying the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena to seek the Little Flower's intercession and follow her "Little Way."
Today's Focus: Rose Petals
Believing in the shower of roses from heaven
Prayer for Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O little St. Thérèse 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 favors I now place with confidence in your hands... (mention your request)
St. Thérèse, 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.
Reflection for Today
Today we pray for rose petals. St. Thérèse teaches us that holiness is found not in great deeds, but in the small, everyday acts of love and trust. As we pray today, let us ask for the grace to embrace this spiritual approach in our own lives.
Consider how you can apply the "Little Way" in your daily routine. Look for opportunities to offer small sacrifices with love, to trust in God's mercy, and to approach Him with the confidence of a child.
Remember St. Thérèse's promise: "I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth. I will let fall a shower of roses." Trust in her intercession and in God's infinite love for you.
Rose Petals is essential to following St. Thérèse's "Little Way." Let us ask her to help us grow in this virtue and to trust completely in God's love and mercy.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Thérèse
Trust completely in St. Thérèse's intercession and her promise to send a shower of roses. Turn to her with confidence in every need.
Practice the Little Way
Look for opportunities to do small things with great love. Find holiness in ordinary, everyday acts.
Be Childlike
Approach God with the trust and simplicity of a child. Believe in His infinite love and mercy.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Thérèse for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
Closing Prayer
St. Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, help me to trust in God's love as you did. Teach me to find holiness in the ordinary moments of my life and to do everything with love. May I follow your "Little Way" and grow in spiritual childhood, always trusting in God's mercy and love. Amen.