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Second Sign from God: Flower Pendant

God directed Keith to present a flower pendant from his
jewelry box to Bishop Vann as the second divine sign. Although
Keith remains uncertain about the origins of this pendant, he is
firmly convinced that St. Thérèse of Lisieux, known as "The Little
Flower" or "The Little Way" of Jesus Christ, is interceding for him.

It wasn't until his first encounter with Fr. Barry on October
1, 2019, that St. Thérèse presence became known to him. After
their meeting at Mary's Mercy Center in San Bernardino, California,
an extraordinary occurrence took place. As Keith and his cousin
descended the outdoor ramp of the building, they were suddenly
enveloped by the fragrance of roses despite there being no roses in
sight. He was initially unaware of the deeper meaning behind the
miraculous event he experienced. Later that afternoon, during a
conversation with his wife, Tracy revealed the true significance of
the incident. Tracy revealed to him that the miracle had occurred on
October 1, the feast day of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who is known as
the "Little Flower" of Jesus.

This revelation deeply reinforced Keith’s belief that St.
Thérèse of Lisieux was interceding for him and guiding his spiritual
journey. The flower pendant, along with the unexpected and
unexplained scent of roses, became powerful symbols of this divine
connection. They were a constant reminder of St. Thérèse’s
presence and prayers from heaven. Her promise, “When I die, I will
send down a shower of roses from the heavens, I will spend my
heaven by doing good on earth.” further solidified Keith’s faith,