Shower of Heavenly Roses: Stories of Intercession of St. Therese of Lisieux

by Elizabeth Ficocelli

Overview

Since Therese's death at an early age, countless miracles, healings, and life changes have been attributed to her intercession. This inspired book reveals the miraculous power of Therese and invites you to experience God's grace in your own life. Includes personal accounts from a variety of sources, including Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824522568
Publisher:	The Crossroad Publishing Company
Publication date:	10/01/2004
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.58(w) x 8.28(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	9
	Introduction	11
	Prologue	19
1.	Answers	33
	Lost Children	34
	A Rose in the Snow	37
	A Scent of Roses	40
	A Place of My Own	42
	Therese, on the Job	45
	Flora	47
	Miracle in Montauk	47
	Bundles of Joy	52
	Front Row Seat	53
	The Statuette	56
	When a Child Believes	57
2.	Wonders	61
	An Unexpected Wedding Guest	62
	Pink Roses	65
	A Safe Landing	69
	Rose-Colored Window	72
	The Dream	73
	I Am	75
	The Statue	79
	My Mother's Miracle	82
	Thrift Shop Visitor	85
	Aunt Mayme's Vision	88
	The Trailer	90
3.	Peace	93
	The Miracle of Reconciliation	94
	The Photograph	97
	A Flower by Any Other Name	100
	Emotional Turmoil	103
	Petals of Peace	106
	The Retreat	109
	Life after Death	112
	A Perfect Cascade	113
	Family Forgiveness	115
	Grief Turned to Joy	119
	A Peaceful Passing	122
	Wild Roses	124
4.	Love	127
	My Heart's Desire	128
	A Match Made in Heaven	132
	Handpicked by God	133
	I Believe in Love	135
	Love Enshrined	139
	When Miracles Come to Bloom	142
5.	Healing	147
	Sam's Cure	148
	He Looks Like a Rose	151
	My Mother's Healing	154
	Ecumenical Healer	156
	A New Woman	158
	Survivors	159
	Back Injury	160
	In Life and in Death	162
	Pneumonia	167
	Prostate Cancer	167
	The Power of Prayer	168
	Campfire Accident	171
	Joy in the Midst of Suffering	174
	Theresa Rose	177
6.	Guidance	179
	And a Child Shall Lead Them	180
	She Is My Champion	185
	Paving the Way	187
	Someone to Look Over My Shoulder	189
	St. Therese and My Vocation	193
	Picture Perfect	197
	Words of Wisdom	199
	My Dad's Devotion	204
	The Little Bride	207
	Being Led to Lecture	210
	A Heavenly Friend	211
	Suggested Reading	217

Editorial Reviews

...range from tender to stunning. Elizabeth Ficocelli has done a wonderful job of helping us get to know this thoroughly modern saint.”  —Joan Wester Anderson, author, Where Angels Walk

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