The "Novena Rose Prayer" to St. Thérèse of Lisieux is a powerful and beloved devotional prayer rooted in the saint's promise to send roses as a sign of her heavenly intercession. St. Thérèse, also known as "The Little Flower," vowed to "spend heaven doing good on earth" by showering blessings upon those who seek her aid. This prayer, often recited over nine days, reflects Thérèse's "Little Way" of trusting in God's love and embracing humility. It has become a source of comfort and hope for countless devotees who seek her guidance in times of need, and many have reported receiving roses as a tangible sign of her response to their petitions. The prayer emphasizes faith in God's love, simplicity, and the power of Thérèse’s intercession.
"Novena Rose Prayer" to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
O Little 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.
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 to grant the favors
I now place with confidence in your hands
(mention your request here).
ask God to grant the favors
I now place with confidence in your hands
(mention your request here).
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.
as you did, in God’s great love for me,
so that I might imitate your "Little Way" each day.
Amen.
Below is a Youtube video of the above prayer: