24 GLORY BE to St. Therese

ORIGIN OF THE NOVENA

Father Putigan, a Jesuit, began the Novena to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus on December 3, 1925, asking the glorious Saint for one great favor.  For nine days he recited the "Glory be to the Father" twenty-four times thanking the Holy Trinity for the favors and Graces showered on Saint Therese during the twenty-four years of her life on earth.  The priest asked Saint Therese, that as a sign that his novena was heard he would receive from someone a freshly plucked rose.  On the third day of the novena, an unknown person sought Out Father Putigan and presented him with a beautiful rose.

Father Putigan began the second novena on December 24 of the same year, and as a sign, asked for a white rose.  On the fourth day of this novena one of the Sister-nurses brought him a white rose saying:

        "Saint Therese sent you this."
        Amazed, the priest asked: "Where did you get this?"
        "I was in the chapel," said the Sister, "and as I was leaving I passed the altar above which hangs the beautiful picture of Saint Therese.  This rose fell at my feet.  I wanted to put it back into the bouquet, but a thought came to me that I should bring it to you."

Father Putigan received the favors he bad petitioned of the Little Flower of Jesus, and promised to spread the novena to increase devotion to, and bring her more honor.  In this fashion, from the ninth to the seventeenth of each month, those who want to participate in the Twenty-four "Glory be to the Father's" novena, should add to those of their own, the intentions of all who are at that time making the novena, thus forming one great prayer in common.

THE NOVENA

The Twenty-four "Glory be to the Father's" novena can be said at any time.  However, the ninth to the seventeenth of the month is particularly recommended, for on those days the petitioner joins in prayer with all those making the novena.

Between the Glory Be's, say "Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us".

ST. THERESE, THE LITTLE

FLOWER, PLEASE PICK ME

A ROSE FROM THE HEAVENLY

GARDEN AND SEND IT TO

ME WITH A MESSAGE OF LOVE

ASK GOD TO GRANT ME THE

FAVOR I THEE IMPLORE AND

TELL HIM I WILL LOVE

HIM EACH DAY MORE AND MORE

(The above prayer, plus 5 Our Father's, 5 Hail Mary's, 5 Glory Be's, must be said on 5 successive days, before 11 a.m.  On the 5th day, the 5th set of prayers having been completed, offer one more set - 5 Our Father's, 5 Hail Mary's, 5 Glory Be's.)


TRY IT - IT WORKS.

24 GLORY BE to St. Therese