Rain of Roses day with Saint Thérèse
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15,13:XNUMX
Organized by La Samaritaine, in partnership with the parish of Saints Louis and Zélie in the Pays d'Alençon and the Sanctuary of Alençon.
Day broadcast live on the YouTube channel “Basilica of Alençon”
Program
- 10 a.m.: Teaching from Father Thierry Hénault-Morel, rector of the sanctuary
- 11 a.m.: Mass, presided over by Brother Leandro, Carmelite messenger of the Holy Spirit
- 12 p.m .: Picnic from the bag
- 14 p.m.: Prayer of the Rosary
- 14:30 p.m.: Rain of Roses Celebration, presided over by Father Edouard Léger, parish priest of Saints Louis and Zélie in the Pays d'Alençon, in the presence of the relics of Saint Thérèse and Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, led by the Praize up group.
- Followed by a complimentary snack
“I can therefore, despite my smallness, aspire to holiness.” Saint Therese (MS C02)
What is the Rain of Roses?
“I will spend my heaven doing good on earth […] you will see it will be like a shower of roses. »
Saint Therese
As early as 1992, a religious community took this phrase literally and organized an intercessory vigil in the basilica of Lisieux. Participants are invited to write a “letter of request” to Saint Thérèse. Many people have been granted.
It is a spiritual time with God and Saint Thérèse. The aim is to ask for the intercession of Saint Therese for the intentions that are close to our hearts, through a letter. This letter should be written, if possible, before the Rain of Roses day (otherwise you will find pens, paper, and UNSTAMPED envelopes available).
It should be put in a sealed envelope with your own address on it. All letters will be entrusted to the Carmel of Alençon. They will not be open. They will be sent back to you in a year, before the Rain of Roses 2027.
We encourage people who have received graces, following a Rain of Roses celebration, to contact us now to prepare their testimony. It will be read, either by herself or by us, on October 3rd.
More information
La Samaritaine, at Mme Delye, 135 route Paris Brest 61250 Le Ménil-Broût
la.samaritaine.61@gmail.com / 02 33 27 12 82 – 06 79 64 89 59
Upon request to La Samaritaine, we can, at our expense, send you leaflets and posters.
We invite and want to give a special welcome to our brothers and sisters who are sick and losing their autonomy. Please inform us of your arrival by email or on 06 79 64 89 59.
Possibility of accommodation
If you wish, you can stay and take your meals at thePilgrims hostelry of the sanctuary. To book, you can contact them at accueil@louisetzelie.com or by phone at the 02 33 31 28 00.
Suggestions for Sunday:
- 10:30 a.m.: parish mass at the basilica
- Between 14 p.m. and 18 p.m.: visit to the Maison de la famille Martin
