Living on Love by St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower

Therese Martin was born to Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin on January 2, 1873. At the age of 15, she entered the Carmelite convent at Lisieux, France. With the religious name of Sister Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, she lived a hidden life of prayer. She was gifted with great intimacy with God. Through sickness and darkness, she remained faithful, rooted in God's powerful love. She died on September 30, 1897, at the age of 24.

The world came to know her through her autobiography, "The Story of a Soul." She described her life as "a little way of spiritual childhood." She lived each day with unshakable confidence in God's love. What matters is, "not great deeds, but great love."

The inspiration of her life and her powerful presence from heaven touched so many people that sh was solemnly canonized on May 17, 1925 by Pope Pius XI. Had she lived, she would've only been 52 years old at the time of her canonization. In 1997, St. Therese was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II.

"My mission -- to make God loved -- will begin after my death," she said. "I will spend heaven doing good on earth. I will let fall a shower of roses." Countless lives have been touched by her intercession, and millions have imitated her "little way." She has been acclaimed the "greatest saint of modern times." Everywhere in the world, her roses continue to fall.

"I will let fall from heaven a shower of roses." --St. Therese, The Little Flower.

Biographic Synopsis copied from a prayer card called "St Therese of the Child Jesus," published by the Society of the Little Flower and The Monastery of Mt. Carmel.

Here's an excellent website about St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Therese The Little Flower).
http://www.thereseoflisieux.org/

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[kodachromefilm]

Mary Ann, I am going back into the Discalced Carmelite monastery ... House of Studies in Mount Angel Oregon to be percise. If you would pray for me, I would appreciate it. Just a side note, judging by your website, my brother (Michael Townsend) lives in the same city you live in. Perhaps the same church? Ave Maria Gratia Plena

[Button36]

I know Mike! He goes to my parish. He's a firefighter, right?

[Button36]

I would actually LOVE to be a sister but I'm disqualified for health reasons and, probably, because I'm to old! I wonder ... are there as strict rules of qualification placed upon women who want to be Third Order?

[kodachromefilm]

This girl is cute. I like her.

[Button36]

Aw. Shucks. Thanks. Seriously though ... even with the horrible hair? I almost reshot the whole thing because of the stringy mess on my head.

[Button36]

I'm going to do a video on Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity and I'm going to explain Catholic Works Doctrine through Carmelite spirituality. Will also use a quote from Archbishop Luis Martinez, who explains the works doctrine BETTER than anyone I've yet read. Will film it sometime this week, hopefully. God Bless!

[TheotokosCarmeli]

Carmelite spirituality ... simplicity in spirituality. Ave Maria Gratia Plena

[TheotokosCarmeli]

Mary Ann, I looked at the OCDS group possibility, and the three groups possibility in Oregon is Portland, Eugene, and Brookings. Sorry for the late delay to your response, but I wanted to speak to my OCDS director to confirm what i see on the internet. However, you can live a Carmelite life without living in a monastery or belonging to a group. First is prayer. Second is putting that prayer to action, which you are with your internet apostolate. Carmelite spirituality fastest way to holiness.

[kodachromefilm]

By the way, I watched Vic Scaravilli's talks that you have posted, they are recommendable to all who would like further understanding or seeking a different perception on things. He is good. Wise choice. Ave Maria

[kodachromefilm]

I am further embarrassed. I get it ... "Comment Pending Approval" I am doing great today.

[kodachromefilm]

(3rd attempt because i don't see my posting) *** blush *** I didn't think you read all your comments, truthfully, I didn't even think of it. You make it sound like you are wearing "silly string" on top of your head. You look fine and your hair looks great! ---- Ave Maria Gratia Plena

[kodachromefilm]

*** blush *** I am embarrassed and caught. I am sorry. I didn't think you would read all comments ... to be truthful, I didn't even think about it. Well, my statement still stands. You make it sound like you are wearing "silly string" on top of your head. You look fine and your hair looks great! --- Ave Maria Gratia Plena