Shower of Heavenly Roses: Inspirational True Stories of Healing Guidance, and other Miracles, Atrributed to the Intercession of Therese of the Little Flower (Paperback)

~ Elizabeth Ficocelli (Author)

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Since Therese's death at an early age, countless miracles, healings, and life changes have been attributed to the intercession of The Little Flower. This inspired work reveals the miraculous power of Therese and invites the reader to experience her shower of grace. Includes stories from well-known figures such as Olympic figure skater Tara Lapinsky, as well as a dozen photographs.

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Therese of Lisieux, "The Little Flower", is perhaps best known for the countless miracles that are attributed to her intercession and grace. This book reveals her miraculous power and invites you to experience God's grace in your own life. Includes personal stories from prominent people such as Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski, and others.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Crossroad General Interest; illustrated edition edition (September 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824522567
• ISBN-13: 978-0824522568
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #489,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Inspiring, November 4, 2004

By	Lisa M. Hendey "Lisa, CatholicMom.com Webmaster" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I believe that my own strong devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux, lovingly known as "The Little Flower", stems from the fact that she gives me such great hope - hope that someone who spends most of every day doing mundane little tasks (like washing laundry and driving car pools), can make these little acts holy by offering them to God with a loving heart.

In her new book Shower of Heavenly Roses: Stories of the intercession of St. Therese of Lisieux (Crossroad Publishing Company, September 2004, paperback, 227 pages), author Elizabeth Ficocelli shares stories of countless hearts touched through the intercession of St. Therese. For those not acquainted with St. Therese and her wonderful autobiography Story of a Soul, Ficocelli's introduction relates the life history and spirituality of this magnificent woman. In her Prologue, Ficocelli shares her own personal faith journey and the role in that journey played by St. Therese, as well as the meaning of the sign of the rose.

Millions have turned to St. Therese for aid and intercession in times of difficulty and despair. The stories shared in Shower of Heavenly Roses are stirring accounts of prayers answered by miracles, great and small. St. Therese inspired many with her words "I want to spend my heaven doing good on earth." Shower of Heavenly Roses shows that St. Therese's spirit of love and service, her "little way", lives on in our world.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shower of Heavenly Roses - inspiring stories, August 11, 2005

By	Lilia Bautista "ulay" (Spring, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All stories in this book serve as inspiration to many to become more and more closer to Jesus through the little flower's intercession. All those whom I shared this book with told me that once they start reading the book, they could not put it down. Some even experience little miracles themselves. And to others, they got to know St. Therese more and now invoke her powerful intercession as well. One lady I gave the book to shared with me that she didn't really know St. Therese that well, but after reading the book, she wanted to have a picture of St. Therese with her little prayers on it. To her amazement, she found a little card with St. Therese' picture on her bedroom, but nothing was printed on it. It was a two fold card but inside was blank. She wished it contain some kind of novena prayers as she would like to start a novena with her. The following day, that same card had the 24 Glory Be's novena inside. When she came to see me before she left for the Philippines, I had the prompting to give her a beautiful 11 x 14 picture of St. Therese. She was just so thrilled to see the picture as she also wished for a bigger picture of St. Therese.
Thank you Elizabeth for putting together such inspiring stories.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Addition to Theresian Literature, November 18, 2004

By	J. C Marrero "alithere" (new orleans, la United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are literally hundreds of books about St. Therese of Lisieux and her spirituality, but I don't think that in recent times there has been one quite like this one. This book is a lovely compilation of stories relating St. Therese's "intervention" in the lives of those who love her still. Yet, there is not a trace of sacharine sentimentality or trite ritualism here. The stories, some of them quite simple, are pure reaffirmations of faith. Prayer, St. Therese once noted, is a loving glance towards heaven. This volume recounts Therese's own loving glances towards earth.