Before beginning this Novena, first read it over and absorb what you will be saying. Then gather your thoughts and choose the specific words that you will be using to ask for your special request or intention.
For a more enriching experience, go down on your knees to pray or take it one step further and prostrate yourself (lay face down) on the floor while praying.
More blessings raining like roses from St. Therese. Her Novena is probably one of the popular that you may see coming through your e-mail box. The only thing is, a Novena is (9) and these prayers should be prayed as a Novena. When you pray invoking St. Therese's name, be prepared for action and keep your eyes open for roses or rose petals to show up in your life.
In St. Louis, a statue of St. Therese is located at the Living Insights Center where there have been reported healings and miracles granted.
O glorious Saint Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind, I implore your Miraculous Intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a "Prodigy of Miracles . . . the Greatest Saint of Modern Times."
Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (state your specific request or intention here!) and to carry out your promises of spending Heaven doing good on earth . . . of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of Roses. Henceforth, dear Little Flower, I will fulfill your plea "to be made known everywhere" and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen.
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