St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Trust in God’s Merciful Love | Punish Me with a Kiss

About this sermon

In 1895, on the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila, a young seminarian wrote to the Carmel of Lisieux asking for prayers. Mother Agnes entrusted him to the prayers of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, beginning a spiritual friendship that would profoundly shape his priesthood. In this video, we explore the remarkable correspondence between St. Thérèse and her "little brother," the future missionary priest Fr. Maurice Bellière. Through her letters, prayers, and sacrifices, St. Thérèse reveals the heart of her spirituality: complete confidence in the merciful love of God the Father. Discover: ✝️ The story of St. Thérèse's spiritual brother ✝️ Her famous teaching on childlike trust ✝️ The parable she used to explain God's mercy ✝️ Why she believed "everything is grace" ✝️ How to overcome discouragement and despair over past sins ✝️ The true meaning of the Little Way ✝️ Trusting God during suffering, trials, and humiliations St. Thérèse teaches us that no matter how many times we fall, the Father never ceases to love His children. The spiritual life is not primarily about fear, but about trusting the infinite mercy of God. "If I had committed every crime possible, I would still throw myself into the arms of my Savior." May this reflection help you grow in confidence, humility, and love for Our Heavenly Father. 00:00 Introduction 00:17 A Seminarian's Letter to Carmel (1895) 00:50 St. Thérèse Chosen to Help a Future Missionary 01:21 Eleven Letters of Spiritual Guidance 01:38 Prayer for Her "Little Brother" 02:32 Offering Everything for Souls 02:48 Trusting God Like a Child 03:14 The Heart of Thérèse's Spirituality 03:51 The Priest's Struggle With Past Sins 04:17 St. Thérèse's Parable of the Merciful Father 05:57 How Jesus Treats Contrite Souls 06:04 Taking God by the Heart 06:46 Even God's Justice Is Clothed in Love 07:02 Everything Is Grace 07:49 Humility Through Suffering 08:21 Seeing Everything Through God's Love 08:37 Childlike Trust in Divine Providence 09:00 God's Love Despite Our Sins 09:37 Psalm 103 and the Father's Mercy 10:00 The Heart of the Spiritual Life 10:36 Why God Allows Storms and Trials 11:00 God Sees Us Already in Glory 11:25 Mother Teresa on Suffering 12:04 Many Catholics Forget God's Mercy 12:45 St. Thérèse's Lesson for Us 13:01 "Punish Me With a Kiss" 13:26 Final Blessing Please say 3 Hail Marys for the priest. 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StTherese #LittleWay #CatholicFaith #DivineMercy #TrustInGod #CatholicSaints #Catholicism #Prayer #SpiritualLife #ChristianFaith #GodsMercy #CatholicTeaching #JesusChrist

Topics

• Faith
• Love & Compassion
• Trust in God