The Servant of God’s Connection to St. Thérèse of Lisieux:
At the age of five, Maria Esperanza had her first mystical experience. Bidding her mother good-bye, who was leaving on a trip, Maria Esperanza saw Saint Therese of The Child Jesus emerging from the waters of the Orinoco River. The saint threw Maria Esperanza a red rose that she caught with her hand. She gave it to her mother who was amazed because there were no roses nearby. Roses and their fragrance always surrounded Maria Esperanza’s life.
Prayer to St. Thérèse of Lisieux:
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth. Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God's plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply. Amen.