Saint Therese of Lisieux and the Miracle of the Roses
Santa Teresa of Lisieux, also known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus is a much loved and well known saint in the Catholic Church. About her Her life but intense life of hers, has inspired many people all over the world, thanks to her deep spirituality and her humility.
Teresa Martin was born on January 2, 1873 a Alencon, in France. She was the youngest daughter of a very religious family: she fathered her, Louis, was a watchmaker, while his mother, Zelie Guerin, was a remarkable seamstress. The Martin family was very close and Teresa grew up in an environment of great affection.
From childhood, Teresa demonstrated great devotion towards the Catholic faith. She wanted to become a nun, but she had to wait until 15 years to enter the Carmel of Lisieux. Here she chose the religious name of Teresa of the Child Jesus.
Life in the convent of Lisieux was not easy for Teresa. She had to deal with numerous hardship and disease tormented her. However, her faith remained unchanged and Teresa managed to overcome every obstacle thanks to her deep prayer and her trust in God.
Saint Teresa of Lisieux died on September 30, 1897, at the age of only 24, due to the tuberculosis. However, his reputation for holiness quickly spread throughout the world, thanks to the publication of his letters and writings.
The spirituality of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is based on the "smallness“, or rather on the idea that God's love is present even in the little things of daily life. According to Teresa, even the simplest and most insignificant actions can become an offering of love to God.
His doctrine of smallness has affected many believers and has inspired numerous people to seek God in their daily lives, in the humblest moments and in the most mundane situations.
The fame of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux as a saint developed above all thanks to her followers writings, especially to his book “Story of a soul“. This book is a kind of autobiography that tells the story of his life, his spiritual journey and his faith in God.
In 1925, Saint Therese of Lisieux was canonized by Pope Pius XI and became one of the most beloved saints in the world.
The Novena of the roses of Santa Teresa
La Ninth delle rose di Santa Teresa draws inspiration from some words spoken by the saint prophesying her death. On that occasion she said that at the time of her death she would a cascade of roses fall from the sky. And roses have always been the symbol that marked it. She is often represented in the iconography with hands full of roses, which represent the thanks you hope from her.
in 1925 Father Putignan she began to recite a Novena to ask for a grace and asked God for a rose as a sign of benevolence. She got it 3 days After. Hence the miraculous novena of roses.