Becoming Saints in Troubled Times | Lessons from St. Thérèse the Little Flower ~ Ven Fulton J Sheen

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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen reflects on St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her Little Way during a centenary celebration at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin. In a world troubled by division, uncertainty, and spiritual confusion, Archbishop Sheen offers a direct answer: become saints. Yet sainthood is not reserved for those who perform extraordinary penances or withdraw from everyday life. Through the example of St. Thérèse, he explains how ordinary duties, suffering, difficult relationships, and small sacrifices can become acts of profound holiness when they are united with Jesus Christ. The touching story of St. Thérèse caring for the elderly and demanding Sister Peter reveals how love transforms even the smallest responsibility. Archbishop Sheen also challenges Christians to become “little Jesuses”—living reflections of Christ who make His goodness visible and lovable to others. His final lesson is unforgettable: “It does not require much time to make a saint. It requires only much love.” Watch, reflect, and share this timeless Catholic message with someone seeking holiness in everyday life. 00:00 Opening 00:02 Centenary of St. Thérèse’s birth 00:15 Betrothed to Jesus Christ 00:33 Choosing Christ above everything 00:40 The Little Flower and the Little Way 01:18 Faith during troubled times 02:05 The answer is to become saints 02:22 Misconceptions about sainthood 03:23 A saint for our modern age 03:32 St. Thérèse of Lisieux 03:40 Fulton Sheen’s conversation with Pope John 04:06 Two simple rules for holiness 04:25 Sainthood in every vocation 05:03 Religious activity and genuine holiness 05:24 Relating every detail of life to Christ 06:05 St. Thérèse and Sister Peter 07:24 Responding to criticism with love 07:58 The vision of worldly happiness 08:46 We all have a “Sister Peter” 09:06 Uniting suffering with Christ 09:41 Why the world needs saints 09:50 A saint makes Christ lovable 09:58 The imprisoned Christian’s story 10:51 “I have never seen another Jesus” 11:26 Becoming “little Jesuses” 11:46 You are never too old to become a saint 12:19 The final lesson of St. Thérèse 12:28 Sainthood requires love—not time This message will encourage you to deepen your faith, embrace holiness in daily life, and discover how ordinary actions can make Christ lovable to others. #FultonSheen #SaintTherese #StThereseOfLisieux #LittleFlower #LittleWay #CatholicFaith #CatholicSaints #CatholicSermon #CatholicSpirituality #Sainthood #JesusChrist #CarmeliteSpirituality #WhitefriarStreet #catholicchurch 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴