A Shower of Roses

Epilogue·Manuscript C·Death & Heaven

Context

Thérèse spoke these words in her final illness. The 'shower of roses' became her most famous promise — that she would not rest in heaven but would spend eternity helping those still on earth. It is the reason we pray to her.

I have never given the Good God aught but love; it is with Love He will repay. After my death I will let fall a shower of roses.

I feel that my mission is soon to begin — my mission to make others love God as I love Him . . . to teach my little way to souls. If my wishes are granted, I shall spend my Heaven doing good upon earth. Yes, I will spend my Heaven doing good upon earth. This is not impossible, since the Angels, in the midst of the Beatific Vision, watch over us. No, there can be no rest for me till the end of the world.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux — Story of a Soul, Epilogue (Manuscript C). Taylor translation, 1912 (public domain).

All 80 Days

Continue in the App

The same plan with audio, daily reminders, and progress tracking. Free on iPhone and Android.

Download the App

Get Each Day by Email

One passage per day in your inbox for 80 days. Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

We’ll never share your email.