Tag Archives: St Therese of Lisieux

Bishop Barron on St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Friends, before she died at age twenty-four on September 30, 1897, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux remarked, “I want to spend my heaven in doing good on earth.” Her intercessory power has been manifested in the lives of many, including my … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple
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Reflections on the Cross with St Thérèse of Lisieux

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

“How I thirst for Heaven—that blessed habitation where our love for Jesus will have no limit! But to get there we must suffer… we must weep… Well, I wish to suffer all that shall please my Beloved.” “Jesus offers you … Continue reading →

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St. Therese of Lisieux, Pope Benedict & The Miracle at Lourdes

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By K.V. Turley at Catholic Exchange: On the night I arrived at Lourdes, I made my way to an English language Mass. Facing the Grotto on the far side of the river Gave was a modern church, concrete and ascetically uninspiring, … Continue reading →

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“Canticle to the Holy Face” – Prayer and Poem by St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

St Thérèse of Lisieux had a great devotion to the Holy Face, which compelled her to compose the Prayer of St Therese to the Holy Face of Jesus. In fact, when she entered the Carmelite monastery, Marie Francoise Thérèse Martin … Continue reading →

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The Simple Path to Holiness: the Careful Performance of our Daily Duties

Posted on June 9, 2021 by kathleen

Today (June 9) is the feast of Blessed Anna Maria Taigi. She was one of the most remarkable lay mystics in the history of the Church. Despite being favoured with many extraordinary mystical gifts, and consulted by bishops, popes and … Continue reading →

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Why I Love You, O Mary! – a poem by St Thérèse of Lisieux

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary WHY I LOVE YOU, O MARY ! Oh! I would like to sing, Mary, why I love you, Why your sweet name thrills my heart, And why the thought … Continue reading →

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By Their Fruits: Sts. Louis And Zélie Martin

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

by Claire Dwyer Editor’s note:  The 12th July marks the feast day of the first married saints of modern times and the only married couple to be canonised together: the parents of St. Thérèse, Louis and Zélie Martin. One of … Continue reading →

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St. Therese of Lisieux: October 1st

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Gertrude

There are few saints so widely venerated as St. Therese of Lisieux. I am sure we all remember that special day two years ago when her relics were on tour in  these Isles. It was thought few people would turn up … Continue reading →

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Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun from Dijon, died 94 years ago today in 1906 at age 26. Yesterday, 8th November, was her memorial day. Together with two other Carmelite nuns, Teresa of Avila and Teresa Benedicta of … Continue reading →

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Prayer as action; action as prayer

Posted on October 28, 2010 by joyfulpapist

One of the great gifts of Benedict of Nursia to all time was his insistence that work can be prayer. Many saints have repeated this lesson down through the ages. St Therese of Lisieux’s little way was to do everything … Continue reading →

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