ST THERESE

January 26, 2006

FROM JULIE YAP DAZA>

    I just want to share that two years ago, I went to see St.
> Therese’s remains when it was put on display in the Carmelite Church. I
> went there because I was curious what was this euphoria about the world’s
> youngest saint whose job is to grant people’s wishes?
>
> So I went with friend Lyn and I must admit the life of the little
> child, Therese, intrigued me. It turned out she was a child who wanted to
> serve her God more than anything else in the world. Thus, in every chore
> that she did: even watering the plants, she performed it like it was for
> her master.
>
> Since all her siblings were Carmelite nuns, she became a nun
> herself, the youngest (12?) to be allowed inside the conven t. So we’re
> talking of a sure "uncorrupted soul". And then she died.
>
> But she left a journal (suggested reading!) which contained all
> her thoughts about God, love and life. Since then she became the saint who
> grants all wishes.
>
> Believe it or not, my wish was granted! Not because I said a
> novena but knowing about her life and reading her works inspired me and
> made me more patient and persevering.
>
> According to religious beliefs, St. Therese was known as: "The
> Little Flower". Whenever you ask for intercession to her for a miracle,
> she will send you a rose in one form or another when the miracle has been
> granted. You may smell roses, receive a rose by visual means, etc.
> REMEMBER to make a wish before you read the poem. That’s all you
> have to do. There is nothing attached. This is a powerful novena. Do not
> break this, please. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There
> is no cost but a lot of reward. Let’s continue praying for one another.
>
> Make a wish before you read this poem…. (Did you make a wish?)
> If you don’t make a wish, it won’t come true.
>
> May today there be peace within.
> May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you
> are meant to be.
> May you not forget the infinite possibilities 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 our bones, and allow your soul the
> freedom to sing, dance, and to bask in
> the sun. It is there for each and every one of you.
>
> Send this to 7 People within the next 5 min. and your wish will
> come true.