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St. Therese of Lisieux. By Mrs. Vos. St. Therese of Lisieux. She was born on January 2, 1873 Her feast day is October 1 She became a Saint because she devoted her life to God at a very young age. St. Therese of Lisieux. 3 important facts Her mother died when she was 4 years old
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St. Therese of Lisieux By Mrs. Vos
St. Therese of Lisieux • She was born on January 2, 1873 • Her feast day is October 1 • She became a Saint because she devoted her life to God at a very young age.
St. Therese of Lisieux • 3 important facts • Her mother died when she was 4 years old • At age 15 she became a nun (a Carmelite sister) • She died of tuberculosis on September 30, 1897
St. Therese of Lisieux • We chose this Saint because she is my favorite Saint and I pray to her every night to help me be a good person, mother, teacher, and friend. • In order to be like St. Therese I should look for little ways that I can be a blessing to others like St. Therese was.
St. Therese of Lisieux • O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, 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 today to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands…(mention specific requests). St. Therese, 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.
St. Therese of Lisieux • T ook care of others • H elped those in need • E xperienced pain and sadness • R oses are her sign of love • E verywhere people pray to her • S imple and loving • E verything she did was for God
Sources: • http://www.littleflower.org/prayers/petitions/