tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post4386474002379234683..comments2024-03-17T21:47:00.671-10:00Comments on A Catholic Mom in Hawaii: St. Therese's NovenaEC Gefrohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-27141932726134696242022-12-28T18:55:03.233-10:002022-12-28T18:55:03.233-10:00C shared the following:
I would just like to share...C shared the following:<br />I would just like to share this story cos it feels so surreal and never did I imagine that I will experience St. Therese’s shower of roses. I have been praying for a special intention and received the following signs from St. Therese:<br />- 1st day of novena: I asked for a white rose and later that afternoon, when I was watching a documentary series, a white rose was shown<br />- Few days after, I feel so sad because I feel so hopeless but when I opened my social media, I saw a friend’s post with a white rose. I feel like it was from St. Therese<br />- After those incidents, I prayed to St. Therese to shower me with more roses (any color will do). The next weekend, while I was driving, the car behind me is tied up with a bouquet of red roses. It really feels surreal<br />- The same weekend, I was cleaning my room and borrowed my mom’s duvet cover. It was the first time I borrowed my mom’s duvet cover — I don’t know why but I just feel like I want to borrow from her and when she gave it to me, I was surprised to see that the design is full of roses. St. Therese really shower us with roses sometimes in an uncanny way :) <br />- Then one night, after praying to St. Therese, a former officemate named Therese sent me a message. It was the first time she sent me a message. I told her that it was timely cos I just finished my prayer to St. Therese and her name popped out. I am more surprised with what she told — that her mom named her after St. Therese! <br />- I went to St. Therese church on Dec 24 but was wondering why there are no roses at the altar. I even thought that perhaps she has showered me with so much roses and those are enough already. But when I went out the church, a little boy was selling white roses and offered it to me. I almost cried because those are the white roses I’ve been asking for! From that instance, I know that St. Therese continuously hears my prayer and that God is responding favourably. <br /><br />Apart from these, I have been also encountering the word “Rose” a lot of times. Though my prayer of reconciliation with a friend hasn’t been fully granted yet, there was already a progress and I believe that God will answer it at the right time in his way, and St. Therese will continue to intercede for me. EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-65457607767648838302014-05-21T05:00:18.785-10:002014-05-21T05:00:18.785-10:00I started praying to St. Therese over 2 years ago....I started praying to St. Therese over 2 years ago. It just felt like talking to my best friend. Sometimes, I do not recite the novena but I just start praying to her with my heart-letting her know how I feel. But if I need something in particular, I do say the novena. I remember when I took my Pharmacy boards, I said the novena before and after the boards. I was so sure I was going to fail the exam. I was crying and I could not sleep worrying about it. I took the exam on a Tuesday and results were published the next Monday. On Friday night, I dreamed of lots and lots of roses. After that, I slept well until the results came out and I passed! I have quite a bit of answered prayers from her. One time I went to the little flower church and prayed for my nephew and husband. That night, I was strolling with my husband and saw 2 ladies carrying a rose each. It made me smile! I knew my prayer was granted. I also have been praying to her about-my job/career. It has not happened yet but I would like to think it's in the "works"! It's been more than 6 months. Of course sometimes I worry. But when I do, I think about the dream I had. It was around December. I was walking around looking for a rose because I needed St. Therese to hear my prayer. I felt so lost career wise. Anyway, I remember saying along the lines of "St. Therese.. please please show me the rose. I need your help" then all of a sudden, I felt something stuck to the sleeve of my shirt. as I pulled it out, it was a long stemmed bright yellow rose!!! (btw, it was the sign I asked from her- a yellow rose!) It was a dream but I can still picture in my mind how it looked and how the petals felt. It was so real! So when I get discouraged sometimes, I think about that dream. Between you and me.. I call St. Therese my BFF! I know she is always there for us. I know this is such a long comment but I just had to share how St. Therese has helped me. I go on this site to read testimonials of St. Therese's miracles for encouragement. I feel it's my turn to encourage people that she listens. Thank you and may all our prayers be answered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-79409291647470154962014-05-09T11:02:08.895-10:002014-05-09T11:02:08.895-10:00Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.
NOTE:...Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.<br /><br />NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF THE COMMENTS, I WILL CONTINUE TO POST SO PLEASE KEEP SHARING, BUT I WILL NO LONGER MAKE A COMMENT ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR COMMENT. THANK YOU.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-13310515331347342112014-05-05T05:15:45.479-10:002014-05-05T05:15:45.479-10:00St.Theresa is special to me and I am sure to alot ...St.Theresa is special to me and I am sure to alot of people around the world. A few days ago, I requested St Theresa for a rose of any colour for an unusual intention. I was seeing a gentleman and wanted guidance and an indication if he was NOT the one for me as I wanted to really be sure. Yes, St.Theresa sent me 3 roses all different colours. 1. Blue made of ribbon at my feet when leaving my dads apartment, the 2nd and 3rd in the post office, I looked up at the items on sale while in line and there it was a bag with a yellow rose on the one side and a red rose on the other. I teared up and I am SO GRATEFUL for the sign.<br />I have since moved on with my life and pray fervently to St. Theresa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-23095943592275750302014-04-09T08:47:38.562-10:002014-04-09T08:47:38.562-10:00A novena is usually nine days. As for why you fai...A novena is usually nine days. As for why you failed the test after you studied, I don't know. Not all our prayers get answered the way we want but they all get answered as God wills it.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-48876237620876554122014-04-09T08:47:35.441-10:002014-04-09T08:47:35.441-10:00A novena is usually nine days. As for why you fai...A novena is usually nine days. As for why you failed the test after you studied, I don't know. Not all our prayers get answered the way we want but they all get answered as God wills it.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-59735696613948265452014-04-09T02:30:34.168-10:002014-04-09T02:30:34.168-10:00I did the 5 day novena to St Therese to pass my ex...I did the 5 day novena to St Therese to pass my exam, but I failed it miserably. What's going on? Yes I studied hard, I wasn't looking for the impossible....Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656222046418317875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-14982443698222654652014-03-26T14:21:51.204-10:002014-03-26T14:21:51.204-10:00If you feel peace, then it is from God.If you feel peace, then it is from God.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-80156508572325230052014-03-25T15:10:49.752-10:002014-03-25T15:10:49.752-10:00I am praying for 4 days in a row to st.theresa ask...I am praying for 4 days in a row to st.theresa asking for a teaching job in california.. I did not ask for roses/flowers for a sign, but my principal this morning informed me that one of our committe member passed away and we were invited to attend a funeral mass on Sunday.. I know I am going to see flowers on this day so is this already a sign? is this means that my prayer will be answered soon? does this count? thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628500063171524264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-37497337585514588192013-07-09T17:03:34.069-10:002013-07-09T17:03:34.069-10:00Thank you for sharing your stories! I love readin...Thank you for sharing your stories! I love reading all the testimonies. God bless you all.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-85528856198136998522013-07-08T04:54:48.130-10:002013-07-08T04:54:48.130-10:00I've had some signs of roses. My birthday was ...I've had some signs of roses. My birthday was in May and me and my boyfriend were on a break but still talking. I'd been praying the novena when we started the break in late March so we'd get back together. On my birthday, he brought me a dozen roses. I cried knowing that my prayers were answered.<br /><br />However, we're having troubles again and feel we're on the brink of breaking up. I'm praying again to help me get through this tough time. I hope I'll have the strength to move on or get back together with my love.<br /><br />I love reading these stories, it gives hope :')Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-45608157658648308692013-07-05T09:11:53.889-10:002013-07-05T09:11:53.889-10:00Born a catholic and devout at that, I believe in s...Born a catholic and devout at that, I believe in saints and their intercession. What I don't believe is to pray for a husband. I find it awkward at 37 and being single for most of my life. What I know is that if I'm meant to be with someone it will happen even without a prayer. Well, I did met someone. I like him but the challenge is he lives halfway the globe and I'm not sure if long distance relationship will survive. I am not hoping much. My friends often say to pray and ask for a sign that he be the one. They told me to choose a novena that will suit my request. When I learned of St. Therese' novena the idea of getting a rose for a prayer's answer drove my curiosity rather than faith. I thought that there is no harm in trying. I was on the 6th day of the novena when I met a girl named There, but she reintroduced herself as Therese Rose. I thought the name is nice but never rang a bell. On the 8th on my bus commute to work, I smelled flowers the minute I stepped in. I then saw one of the passengers carrying bouquet of white lilies and fresh roses. The scent made me smile but that was it. The next day I was asked by my sister to drop by the neighborhood bookstore and pick up the books she earlier purchased for my niece. As I was browsing in the children's section waiting for the saleslady I saw a bridal magazine left on the rack's with a bright red rose of bouquet on it's cover's. When I saw it, my tears fell without me knowing; and only then realized that the little flower has been telling me my prayers were answered since day 6. I was so moved, felt humbled that the answer was so fast. I was not expecting, perhaps the reason why I never noticed her signs. For some my experience could just be all a coincidence, for me it's FAITH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-10460648591739121332013-07-03T16:43:41.391-10:002013-07-03T16:43:41.391-10:00Oh, you're welcome! God bless you Vee.Oh, you're welcome! God bless you Vee.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-49865454807182448422013-07-03T16:31:44.989-10:002013-07-03T16:31:44.989-10:00Thank you so much for help Esther! Im cant wait to...Thank you so much for help Esther! Im cant wait to start my Novena tonight... God Bless you @>--- Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-7875482056447488602013-07-01T12:18:17.113-10:002013-07-01T12:18:17.113-10:00Hi Vee: I will try to answer your questions.
1. ...Hi Vee: I will try to answer your questions.<br /><br />1. Here is the link to the novena prayer. In fact, that site has many different novenas with email reminders...if you would like to join. You can start the novena any time just remember to pray it for 9 consecutive days. AND, remember you are asking St. Therese to intercede for you. That is, you are asking her to ask God to answer your prayers. He will ultimately decide whether or not to answer your prayers at that particular time.<br /><br />http://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-therese-novena/<br /><br />2. I don't see why you cannot pray two different novenas on the same day. So, yes, you can.<br /><br />3. Again, I don't see why you cannot pray for two separate intentions in one novena so yes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> (1) I want to know where and how should I start this novena, Im so overwhelmed and cant wait to start this novena.(2) can I pray both st Jude and St Therese novena both on the same day? (3)Can I pray for 2 intention (my job and my wedding preparation) in 1 novena prayer a day for 9 consecutive days? Kindly help me.<br />EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-77898093294113769912013-06-30T17:50:10.393-10:002013-06-30T17:50:10.393-10:00Hye there!
Im so overwhelmed after reading all th...Hye there!<br /><br />Im so overwhelmed after reading all the amazing stories above. I know that this is unnecessarily to write in full of my situation but I dont have anyone to talk to. Im desperately looking for job in the government sector here in Malaysia which is very difficult unless if you have big people in the government whom willing to help you. I have finished my 9-days novena to St. Jude patron of Saint last Thursday, and hoping that I may received any email from the government employment department but stil no answer. But im not gonna stop caused I know that God hear my prayer and yet He know what the best for me. So, i went to search for St Jude testimonials, but it your blog on St Therese's Novena appears on the 2 line or google search result and went through all of the amazing experiences. The roses appears in each novena they said which really make my heart bloom, its just so beautiful. I got a few questions regarding about this novena; (1) I want to know where and how should I start this novena, Im so overwhelmed and cant wait to start this novena.(2) can I pray both st Jude and St Therese novena both on the same day? (3)Can I pray for 2 intention (my job and my wedding preparation) in 1 novena prayer a day for 9 consecutive days? Kindly help me.<br /><br />VelnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-6122894542609842192013-06-24T10:03:38.013-10:002013-06-24T10:03:38.013-10:00I am not familiar with the 9-hour novena to St. Th...I am not familiar with the 9-hour novena to St. Therese but I guess you just pray the same prayer to her every hour for nine hours.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-71862787184338845242013-06-24T09:11:21.522-10:002013-06-24T09:11:21.522-10:00Can i ask..how to pray the 9 hrs novena to st.ther...Can i ask..how to pray the 9 hrs novena to st.therese..plss answer me..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-67742463785804449852013-03-25T12:14:43.002-10:002013-03-25T12:14:43.002-10:00Brian, it is probably not the rose St. Therese sen...Brian, it is probably not the rose St. Therese sent. Also, if your prayer is God's will to be answered, it will be, regardless of whether or not you get a rose.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-74086908431681084292013-03-24T16:13:02.261-10:002013-03-24T16:13:02.261-10:00I finished a nine day novena to St. Therese on St.... I finished a nine day novena to St. Therese on St. Patrick's Day of 2013. Today, Palm Sunday, as I was entering my car, after Mass, I looked to the ground by my car and saw a single long stem rose. However, the rose was wilted and dead. What could this mean? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174040402228576592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-26514335106837694022013-03-24T16:11:50.731-10:002013-03-24T16:11:50.731-10:00I finished a nine day novena to St. Therese on St....I finished a nine day novena to St. Therese on St. Patrick's Day of 2013. Today, Palm Sunday, as I was entering my car, after Mass, I looked to the ground by my car and saw a single long stem rose. However, the rose was wilted and dead. What could this mean?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174040402228576592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-41866559252991830492013-03-22T14:34:35.882-10:002013-03-22T14:34:35.882-10:00Traditionally it is a rose. However, if it be God...Traditionally it is a rose. However, if it be God's will that your prayers will be answered, they will be answered.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-12833211804546899032013-03-19T12:31:38.579-10:002013-03-19T12:31:38.579-10:00Doea it have to be a rose? Can it be another flowe...Doea it have to be a rose? Can it be another flower that comes along your path?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-91297780504820942622013-03-08T11:48:31.299-10:002013-03-08T11:48:31.299-10:00Brian, thank you for sharing that beautiful story....Brian, thank you for sharing that beautiful story.EC Gefrohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821950576683551325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25980576.post-21424320050102452332013-03-08T11:23:31.758-10:002013-03-08T11:23:31.758-10:00My Mother had a great affection for St. Therese an...My Mother had a great affection for St. Therese and prayed the novena to The Little Flower, many times over, throughout her life time. My My Mother suffered, quietly, with breast cancer for 7 months. In my Mothers last few months her affect became very flat and could seem to muster up the words to communicate with us. On June 2, 2009 she took a turn for the worse. I rallied the family and called the parish priest. father Vic came to the house to gave my Mother the Last Rites of The church. Shorty before Father arrived Mom seemed to become very alert and was able to speak softly. After Father Vic left we (the family) all prayed the Rosary. Even Mom prayed with us and as she prayed she looked around the room, setting her sweet gaze on my father and each of children, one by one. After the Rosary I became overwhelmed with emotion and walked to the kitchen. As I gased outside of the kitchen window I notice that the rose bush that I had planted for my mother years before was in full bloom. I thought that I would cut three for Mom. So I did. when I presented the roses to my mother, placing them close to her nose. She inhaled as deeply as she could so as to smell the sweet fragerance. Then she smiled. I placed the roses in a vase of water and placed them on her dresser, next to her statue of St. therese. Shorty after my mother slipped into a coma. The nest afternoon, at 1:38 PM, Mom passed away, as my father and I held her hands, surrounded by 11 of her 14 children and many of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. It wasn't until later that evening that I realised that St. Therese had answered Mom's final prayer. I have saved the pedals of those roses and still have them today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174040402228576592noreply@blogger.com