St. Therese of the Child Jesus & of the Holy Face (3 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, also known as St. Thérèse of Lisieux or The Little Flower. This video recounts her journey from her childhood in Alençon, through her Carmelite vocation in Lisieux, to her extraordinary “Little Way” of holiness. St. Thérèse’s life of humility, trust, and absolute surrender to God transformed countless souls. She promised, “After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses”—a promise fulfilled through the many miracles and graces attributed to her intercession. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Childhood and family life of St. Thérèse Her “conversion” experience on Christmas Eve at age 14 Her struggles and perseverance in joining Carmel at 15 The influence of her autobiography Story of a Soul Her devotion to priests and missionary zeal Her “Little Way” of spiritual childhood and trust in God Her illness, death in 1897, and canonization in 1925 Why she is patroness of the missions alongside St. Francis Xavier Whether you are Catholic, Christian, or simply seeking inspiration, this account of St. Thérèse’s life shows how ordinary simplicity can lead to extraordinary holiness. https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october/ 0:00 – Introduction – St. Thérèse of Lisieux, “The Little Flower” 0:19 – The spread of devotion to St. Thérèse 1:00 – Her family background and early childhood 2:06 – Death of her mother & move to Lisieux 2:41 – Pauline enters Carmel, inspiring Thérèse’s vocation 3:36 – Her first communion and school years 4:44 – Conversion on Christmas Eve, age 14 5:24 – Petition to Pope Leo XIII to enter Carmel 6:21 – Entrance into the Carmel of Lisieux (1888) 7:00 – Trials, prayer life, and devotion to priests 8:48 – Embracing suffering and “martyrdom of the heart” 9:18 – Writing Story of a Soul – her autobiography 10:46 – Defining prayer in her own words 11:46 – Appointed assistant novice mistress (1893) 12:05 – Challenges of spiritual direction & her father’s death 12:20 – Onset of illness and final sufferings (1896–1897) 13:00 – Famous promises: “Shower of Roses” & her Little Way 13:16 – Last months in the infirmary – suffering and surrender 13:25 – Death of St. Thérèse – September 30, 1897 13:32 – Growth of devotion, miracles, and canonization (1925) 14:20 – Patroness of Missions & universal devotion 15:01 – Her “Little Way” as the elevator to Heaven Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #StTherese #LittleFlower #CatholicSaints #StoryOfASoul #LivesOfTheSaints #Carmelite #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #Spirituality #ChristianSaints #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicDevotion #Holiness #TrustInGod 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Parenting
• Holiness
• Jesus Christ