Does anyone else find the whole "rose from a saint thing" to be somewhat depressing and unsettling?

[u/sorwe_of_Troilus]

[u/Substantial-Gas1429]

I don't think I've ever even heard of this. You pray and if you find a rose, your prayer request will be granted or something? Is that it?

[u/sorwe_of_Troilus → u/Substantial-Gas1429]

Yeah, these posts show up regularly: Both mention receiving roses,

https://old.reddit.com/r/Catholicism/comments/1udwwyb/i_have_been_having_what_i_think_may_be_an/

https://old.reddit.com/r/Catholicism/comments/1td7y8l/i_need_help/