St. Thérèse Speaks
My joy is to fight without ceasing
In order to give birth to the chosen ones.
It is the heart burning with tenderness
Repeatedly saying to Jesus:
“For you, my Divine Little Brother
I am happy to suffer
My only joy on this earth
Is to be able to make you rejoice.”
Novena Prayer
St. Therese of the Child Jesus,
remember your promise to do good on earth;
send your shower of roses in abundance
on those who call upon you,
and obtain for us from God the graces
we are waiting to receive from His infinite goodness.
Amen.
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How beautiful! Since your post on suffering and sweetness, I have been communing with Jesus about my life’s suffering, and finding peace and joy. Lovely artwork, and how wonderful to see St Therese’s own writing each day.