Podcasts about Lisieux

Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In Real Moms of Real Saints, Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving motherly examples of women who were moms of saints (and saints-to-be) as diverse as Saint John Bosco, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Blessed Stanley Rother, among others.

Thérèse Martin, née en 1873 à Alençon, entre au Carmel de Lisieux à seulement quinze ans. Elle consacre sa vie à la spiritualité et développe une voie simple et bouleversante : accomplir chaque petit geste avec un amour infini. D'une santé fragile, elle parvient à écrire ses pensées, devenues un classique de la littérature religieuse. Découvrez la vie de celle qui s'est éteinte à vingt-quatre ans, laissant au monde un message éternel d'amour et d'humilité. Crédits : Lorànt Deutsch, Vincent Mottez. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Come As You Are Series - Your Sin Did Not Cause Your IllnessJohn 9:1-3 "As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”  Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God's works might be revealed in him.”Another reason we might struggle to come to the Lord is that we think our sickness is somehow a punishment for something that we did. We were awful teenagers, so God is repaying us with this chronic pain that we have. We think that our sins from the past are catching up to us, and that is why we got cancer or why our child is sick now, why our loved one is sick. If we look to the Bible, Jesus addresses this for us in today's verse.You are not sick because of your sins or because God is punishing you? What if you are sick so that God's works might be revealed in you? What if God is going to use this illness for something amazing? God did not cause you to be sick. God does not cause illness. God is a healer, it says so in Exodus 15:26, which says, “He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.” However, God can use your illness for all kinds of reasons.  I heard a story in a book written by Heidi Baker and her husband. They were trying to heal a man from the Middle East. I can't remember where exactly she said he was from. Her friends asked them to come because they had had great success in praying over people and having them be healed. The man whom they were praying for was muslim, and so were all of his family members. Heidi and her husband thought that the man would be healed when they prayed over him, and it would be a lot of Glory for God because all those in the room would see him healed and know it was God who did it. They prayed and they prayed, but the man was not healed. They had a trip planned, so they had to leave. However, when they got back, they heard that the man was still alive. They went to visit him, and this time he had twice as many people to visit him because they were sure he was going to die. So all his relatives came, even those from out of town. Their friends asked them to come and pray one more time. So then they prayed over him again, and this time he was healed, and all of his family members became Christians. God used his illness, and he healed him, but he healed him in his timing, not our timing, not like when we thought he would have healed him. And so the same can be true for us.Another saint who had to deal with a lot of illness was St. Teresa of Lisieux, who is another doctor of the church. And yet she died at age 24. She had tuberculosis. Again, she was very dedicated to the Lord. She loved Jesus. She spent so much time in prayer, and she really wanted to be a missionary. That was her goal. That was her dream for how she thought God would use her to take her all over the world to spread the love of God. And yet she never got to go anywhere because she was so sickly.And yet she is the patron saint of missionaries because she prayed for all the missionaries who were there. And her writings and her work are now spread throughout the whole church. So even though she wasn't able to go herself and spread the word, God used her, even with her illness, to become a doctor of the church and to spread the word of the Lord.I just want to encourage all of you that if you're thinking that you can't come to the Lord because you have too much sin, or you're thinking you're sick because of something you did, or you're thinking that God can't use you because of what you've done or because of your illness, I just want to assure you that none of that is true. You're not sick because of your sins. You're not counted out because of anything you've done. God still wants to use you. And all the sins or the illness that you feel have discounted you, God could use them for good. Don't give up on your hopes and dreams. Don't let anyone tell you they won't happen. You have a miraculous God who can make anything happen. Just keep bringing it to the Lord! Just keep coming to the Lord, and He will be there for you!Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to the episode. Lord, you are the almighty one. I ask that you help us realize we are not the cause of our illness. I ask you to help us know that you are not punishing us. Our illness is not from you and is not because of our actions. Help us to know how loved and wanted we are, just as we are. Help us to know how much you truly love us! We love you, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I am sorry I didn't bring you an episode at the beginning of this week. I was in Ecuador. I got back very late Tuesday night. I look forward to sharing about the trip with you next Wednesday. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in June 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Build up, prepare the way. Remove the stumbling blocks from my people's path. For thus says He who is high and exalted, living eternally, whose name is the Holy One, on high. Indwell in holiness, and with the crushed and the dejected in spirit, to revive the spirits of the dejected, to revive the hearts of the crushed.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Thérèse Martin, née en 1873 à Alençon, entre au Carmel de Lisieux à seulement quinze ans. Elle consacre sa vie à la spiritualité et développe une voie simple et bouleversante : accomplir chaque petit geste avec un amour infini. D'une santé fragile, elle parvient à écrire ses pensées, devenues un classique de la littérature religieuse. Découvrez la vie de celle qui s'est éteinte à vingt-quatre ans, laissant au monde un message éternel d'amour et d'humilité. Crédits : Lorànt Deutsch, Vincent Mottez. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textIn this episode of Gotta Be Saints, I sit down with author and Catholic coach Belinda Terro Mooney to talk about living real friendship with Jesus and praying with the saints—especially on their feast days.With All Saints' Day right around the corner, we dive into why the saints' stories matter, how ordinary people become holy, and practical ways to invite the saints to intercede for your family, parish, and daily life.Guest BioBelinda Terro Mooney is an author, Catholic coach, widow, and mom of seven. She's a definitively professed Secular Discalced Carmelite whose new book, Pray With Us: A Saint for Every Day, offers short reflections and prayers that help readers grow in friendship with the saints throughout the year.

What if the story of your life isn't “nothing much happened”… but a mission God is speaking through you? Joe and Father Boniface unpack how tiny, daily choices—patience with family, taking out the trash with care—shape a saint's storyline, and why zooming in on micro-moments actually clarifies the bigger horizon. We explore St. Thérèse's wisdom about doing the next small thing with great love alongside Pope Francis' call to see your life as a unique message entrusted to you. Through it all, we stay grounded in the three lenses: honesty with self, charity with others, under a living relationship with God.Key IdeasTake a “micro audit” of the last season: note small relational wins (held your patience, chose forgiveness) and misses (withdrew attention, snapped online) to see real growth.Your life is a mission and a message: lift your eyes to the horizon periodically to name milestones, then return to the next faithful step.St. Thérèse's path: do the next ordinary task with great love—God meets us in the present moment.Hold macro and micro together: alternate big-picture review with daily presence so grace can re-pattern habits over time.Practical examen: Where did my attention go today (phone, work, family, prayer)? What one small act of love can I choose tomorrow?Links & ReferencesPope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate (On the Call to Holiness in Today's World) — official Vatican text: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.htmlCTAIf this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.comTagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, mission, holiness, Gaudete et Exsultate, story of your life, vocation, daily examen, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, little way, little things great love, patience, attention, presence, relationships, family life, spiritual growth, sanctification, humility, gratitude, confession, prayer, discernment, habit change, virtue, everyday holiness, relationship with God, relationship with self, relationship with others, Benedictine spirituality, reflection, practical spirituality, Catholic podcast

Ref.: Prof. Dr. Dorothea Merchiers NDV, Venasque, Frankreich (Sendung vom 11.9.2025)

Read OnlineBut the leader of the synagogue, indignant that Jesus had cured on the sabbath, said to the crowd in reply, “There are six days when work should be done. Come on those days to be cured, not on the sabbath day.” The Lord said to him in reply, “Hypocrites! Does not each one of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger and lead it out for watering?” Luke 13:14–15Why would the leader of the synagogue be “indignant” that Jesus cured a woman on the sabbath? She was crippled for eighteen years! Imagine, especially, her family. They would have seen her many years of suffering and shared them with her through years of compassion. If they were present when Jesus healed her on the sabbath, would they have immediately thought, “How dare Jesus do this healing of our mother, wife or sister on the sabbath?” Of course not! They would have rejoiced and been filled with awe, gratitude, and even tears. This normal reaction that her family would have had upon witnessing this miracle is the right response. And, of course, the reaction of the leader of the synagogue was deeply disordered. Why would this leader of the synagogue do such a thing? Though he and many other scribes, Sadducess, Pharisees and scholars of the law struggled with envy and hypocrisy, others may sometimes react similarly to this leader of the synagogue for other reasons. One such reason is scrupulosity.Scrupulosity is the tendency to see God and His holy will through the lens of legalism. “Legalism” is not just being faithful to the Law of God, because that is a good thing. Legalism is a misinterpretation of God's Law by which one tends to put more emphasis upon themselves than upon God. A scrupulous person is preoccupied with themself. They tend to be far more concerned with sin than with God Himself. And though it's vital to be concerned with sin, when fear of sinning becomes a form of obsession, then that obsession has the effect of clouding the pure will of God and leaves a person heavily burdened and unable to joyfully live out the authentic will of God.Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was one saint who openly shared her struggles with scrupulosity in her autobiography. Of this struggle, which she referred to as “oversensitivity,” she said, “One would have to pass through this martyrdom to understand it well, and for me to express what I experienced for a year and a half would be impossible.” However, she eventually experienced what she called a “complete conversion” by which the heavy burden of oversensitivity was lifted. Though this oversensitivity oppressed her in various ways, one way it affected her was that she feared that even some of her random thoughts were mortal sins and that she would be condemned for them.Though the leader of the synagogue was most likely not struggling with “oversensitivity” in the same way as Saint Thérèse, he was acting with an extreme scrupulosity which led him to be harshly judgmental and condemning of our Lord for His good deed done to this crippled woman.Reflect, today, upon any tendency you may have with these heavy burdens. Do you worry in an irrational way about sin? Do you ever find yourself obsessing over decisions, worrying that you may make the wrong one? Do you think about yourself far more than you think about God and others? If so, you may also be carrying a similar heavy burden that our Lord wants to lift. Serving God and His holy will must become the deepest joy of our lives, not a heavy burden. If you find your Christian walk more of a burden, then turn your eyes away from yourself and look to the merciful God. Run to Him with the utmost confidence of a child, as Saint Thérèse eventually did, and allow yourself to love Him more authentically, freed of scrupulous and self-imposed burdens. My merciful Lord, You desire to free me from all that burdens me. You desire that I turn to You with the confidence of a child. Please do free me, dear Lord, from any way that I impose burdens upon myself by my obsessions and irrational worries. May I always understand Your infinite love for me and always walk freely and joyfully in Your ways. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Museo Nacional de Arte, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Teresa od Dzieciątka Jezus została kanonizowana dokładnie 100 lat temu. Czy jej przykład wciąż jest dzisiaj świeży i aktualny?Jak interpretować „noc” św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus? W samych jej tekstach da się wyczuć napięcie i niejednoznaczność. Co jest doświadczeniem, a co jego interpretacją? Czy pod koniec życia przestała wierzyć w niebo? A może właśnie w tym momencie, gdy znika wszelka pewność, wiara okazuje się naprawdę wiarą?„Rozmowy o Małej Teresie” to wakacyjna seria Smaku Karmelu, w której chcemy zmierzyć się z kluczowymi fragmentami tekstów Świętej z Lisieux i spróbować osadzić je we współczesnym kontekście.—Zapraszamy na nasz profil na Patronite.pl:⁠Smak Karmelu na Patronite

Can We Move From Fear to a Holy Indifference That Teaches Peace and Presence? Seattle-based writer Sara Billups joins host Curtis Chang to explore how faith, mental health, and spiritual practices can help calm anxiety in our bodies, families, churches, and politics. Drawing from her book Nervous Systems (available November 4, 2025), Sara shares practical ways to find peace, emotional balance, and spiritual resilience amid today's chaos. Together, Curtis and Sara discuss how understanding our stories and grounding in faith can help us live with calm and clarity in an anxious culture.   (02:23) - Navigating Anxiety in Uncertain Times (04:35) - Understanding Anxiety Across Generations (18:58) - Navigating Anxiety With Holy Indifference (26:00) - Anxiety in Churches, Politics, and Systems (28:15) - Churches Cultivating Non-Anxious Presence (33:43) - Finding a Spiritual Home in Crisis (41:20) - Sara's Message a Generation of Anxious Young Adults   Join The After Party   Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Donate to Redeeming Babel   Mentioned in this episode: Sara Billups' Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics What is Epigenetics? (Cleveland Clinic) Curt Thompson discusses generational trauma and epigenetics (episode of Curt's podcast) Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises  St. Teresa of Lisieux's Divine Office The story behind the hymn It Is Well With My Soul Frederick Buechner describes his daughter's anorexia and praying Psalm 131 (video) Frederick Buechner's Telling Secrets Matthew 26:36-46 (ESV) Jesus prays in Gethsemane Edwin Friedman's A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix Edwin Friedman's Six Measures of Effective Leadership (Jack Shitima's Non-Anxious Leader blog) Mark Sayers's A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders The ignatian concept of Indifference Thomas McKenzie's The Anglican Way: A Guidebook Tim Keller's The Church in the City (Series of audio messages) Christianity Today's The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill (podcast) 22 Explore Grace Church Seattle Good Faith episode featuring Paco Amador of Little Village in Chicago   More from Sara Billups: Sara Billups' Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find the Way Home Sara Billups' Bitter Scroll (substack) Sara Billups' That's the Spirit podcast (with Morgan Page)   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter  

Our Fall 2025 Book Club selection is dear to our hearts! In Real Moms of Real Saints, Colleen Pressprich gets real about every mom's need for a tribe: a community of other women whose bonds of trust run deeper than simple friendship. We need that tribe here on earth, but sometimes we forget about our heavenly tribe! We can draw on the loving motherly examples of women who were moms of saints (and saints-to-be) as diverse as Saint John Bosco, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Blessed Stanley Rother, among others.

Shane Page was raised in a United Methodist family in North Carolina, and went on to become an elder and a pastor in a congregation there, serving 18 years in church leadership. He didn't grow up with any experience of Catholicism, and had almost no knowledge of it, but his desire to be as fully formed as possible in his faith led him to dive headfirst into questions of history, liturgy, and even the lives of the saints, especially St. Therese of Lisieux. In 2021, after resigning his ministry, he entered into full communion with the Catholic Church.

We're joined with Dale Ahlquist, author, I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton, Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter and Suzie Andres, author of the book A Shower of Roses: The Most Beautiful Miracles of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux provide insights on their publications. 

ShownotesWhen Andrea started her journey of grief many years ago, she found she needed to talk to others who had experienced loss. After attending local hospice groups that were helpful, she realized something was missing, as most bereavement groups she found didn't include the aspect of faith. Over the years she was blessed to connect with others who share a grief faith story. And because of this she met two beautiful women who came into her life who also felt the same way and took the call to help others in need of grief support. Our GuestsDianne Crumpacker and Cleo Carillo are the organizers of St. Michaels Catholic Grief support group at St. Michaels Parish in Stockton, California. Through their patron our Lady of Sorrows they help others in their journey of grief and loss. LinksEpisodes featuring Rosaline Cruz-RineS1 E2 Different Kinds of Grief with Rosaline Cruz-RineS1 E3 Having Expectations in Grief with Rosaline Cruz-RineS1 E8 How Long is Too Long? Letting Go with Rosaline Cruz-RineS3 E4 Saints Who Get It: St. Thérèse of Lisieux with Rosaline Cruz-RineSeven Gifts of the Holy SpiritDr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross And The Five Stages of Grief®A Widow's Camino: The Road to Healing with Sherry Hayes-PierceSt. Francis of AssisiPrayer for the souls of Craig Crumpacker Israel CarilloTranslation of Cleo's message from Spanish to English"For all the souls who are listening to us, if you find yourself in a moment of grief and loss, try to reach out to your pastor at your parish to start a grief and loss group, because we all suffer pain at some point. Do not be afraid, ask the Holy Spirit and the Trinity to help you focus and start a group to help yourself. Life is for the glory of our Lord, to live life, not to live it in what they call sadness.”Leave that to the devil, not to God. Thank you, my love."Journaling QuestionsWhat struck you most from this episode? Were you inspired in any way to either try to find a group or start your own? Why or why not?Have you been part of any sort of grief support group? What were some things that were important to you and brought you comfort? If not, what would be important to you?Would you be comfortable sharing your story with others in a group setting? If not, what kind of support do you think would be most helpful to you?How has your faith impacted your grief journey?Are there any saints who have helped you on your grief journey?What is your mourning glory?We hope you enjoyed this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast. Please be sure to share it with others who are journeying through grief, loss, or suffering. You can find links to all of our episodes including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God Bless!

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams talks about St. Thérèse of Lisieux! She talks about Thérèse's struggles and what virtues she continually worked on. Listeners called in giving their insight into what virtue they believe it was and asking for prayer intentions.

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams talks about St. Thérèse of Lisieux! She talks about Thérèse's struggles and what virtues she continually worked on.

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Day 4 of the Mental Health Novena with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. Today we pray for children living with mental health challenges, asking Christ to bless and protect them. We seek the intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. #MentalHealthNovena #FrMeyer #AliveSeries #CatholicFaith #StTherese #Children

Raquel Rose is the founder of the Little Rose Shop and is our guest on this episode. In addition to running her own business, Raquel is a wife and the mother of one girl and three boys. Growing up, she liked all sports, especially basketball. She tried to make the basketball team in college, even as a walk-on, but didn't make it. Raquel and her friend tried out for the rugby team and made it. She recalls her experiences as a rugby player. Even though she didn't make the basketball team, Raquel's experience with getting on the rugby team taught her that your plan is not always God's plan. She learned that God provides other opportunities. At age 21, Raquel found out that she was pregnant and shares the feelings she had at that time in her life. It was at Mass, during the consecration of the Eucharist, that Raquel thought she was a failure but felt the deep love Jesus had for her. She explains what she experienced at this life-changing time in her life. Raquel also found acceptance from her parents and the few friends she confided in. Her experience at Mass and with the Eucharist caused a powerful “reconversion” in her faith journey and her life would be forever changed. As a single mother, Raquel began coaching and observed that while the drive to win and achieve success is common in sports, she found and emphasized that sports also provide opportunities for personal development.   Raquel started to make items to help remind her to pray often. She also made things to keep her little daughter busy and quiet during Mass. This led to her founding the Little Rose Shop. Raquel eventually got married and had more children. She launched herself into being a faithful wife, full-time mother and successful business owner. Raquel explains the mission of her business and what the Little Rose Shop offers. She holds a master's degree in School Counseling and applies her knowledge and faith to the development of the products at the Little Rose Shop. Raquel talks about the how the “Ignatius Examen” was corroborated by her counseling studies as a great way to reduce anxiety and depression in life. Raquel also talks about how St. Thérèse of Lisieux is important to her. Although the Little Rose Shop is predominantly geared toward moms, Raquel discusses how the website offers a few things for men. She also suggests that men can find gifts to help uplift the woman in their lives. Raquel talks about how sports can help children learn healthy virtues and relationships, sporting events can also bring families together. Raquel ends by encouraging listeners to say “yes” to God all the time, even when it's difficult. Her initial “yes” to God has brought much fruition into her life: a great marriage, family, and a thriving business. Raquel's life is a great example of Romans 8:28: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Links: Little Rose Shop: Catholic Christian gift and book shop for moms, kids, and baby The Eucharist | USCCB The Daily Examen - IgnatianSpirituality.com St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Little Flower Who Showed Us the Way of Love – Catholic Online News   #catholicsports, #littleroseshop, #trustingod, #godneverfails

The past few weeks have brought some meaningful feast days in the Catholic calendar... the archangels & guardian angels... Francis of Assisi... Cosmas & Damian... Vincent de Paul... Wenceslaus... Jerome... and, of course, Therese of Lisieux. But, instead of just going through these saints' biographies, Bishop Caggiano talks about specific lessons we can learn from each of these saints. What is something we can see in these holy people that we can apply in our lives? I really enjoyed this conversation and I got a lot out of it. I hope you do too! EMAIL LIST www.veritascatholic.com OTHER VERITAS SHOWS  The Tangent: https://thetangent.podbean.com The Frontline With Joe & Joe: https://thefrontlinewithjoeandjoe.podbean.com/ Restless Catholic Young Adults: https://restlesscatholicmedia.podbean.com/ Daily Gospel Reflection: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/ SOCIALS instagram: www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic    

Read OnlineJesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1What a great prayer for us to pray also, “Lord, teach us to pray…” Jesus' response to this disciple was to present him with the “Our Father” prayer. Of this prayer, Saint Andre Bessette said, “When you say the Our Father, God's ear is next to your lips.” The great mystical Doctor of the Church Saint Teresa of Ávila gave this advice while praying the Lord's Prayer: “Much more is accomplished by a single word of the Our Father said, now and then, from our heart, than by the whole prayer repeated many times in haste and without attention.” And Saint Thérèse of Lisieux said that the “Our Father” prayer was one of the prayers she prayed when she felt so spiritually barren that she could not summon up a single worthwhile thought.At the Holy Mass, when the priest invites the people of God to pray the “Our Father,” he says, in part, that this prayer is one that “...we dare to say.” This is an interesting statement which especially reveals the childlike boldness we are called to have as we pray this prayer sincerely from the heart. It is exceptionally bold to call God our “Father.”Chapter 11 of My Catholic Worship, which offers a teaching on this perfect prayer, states the following about this boldness:Each Christian is to see the Father as my Father.  We must see ourselves as God's children and approach Him with the confidence of a child.  A child with a loving parent is not afraid of that parent.  Rather, children have the greatest trust that their parents love them no matter what.  Even when they sin, children know they are still loved.  This must be our fundamental starting point for all prayer.  We must start with an understanding that God loves us no matter what.  With this understanding of God, we will have all the confidence we need to call on Him.Since many of us are very familiar with this ideal prayer taught to us by our Lord Himself, there is a temptation to pray this prayer in a somewhat rote way. We can easily fail to say it from the depths of our hearts, making each word our own, offered with the utmost confidence to our loving Father in Heaven.How do you pray the Lord's Prayer? Do you pray it out of habit, failing to fully comprehend and mean the words you pray? Most likely this is the case for many. Reflect, today, upon this most holy prayer given to us by the Son of God Himself. He is the author of this perfect prayer, so we should use it as the foundation of all of our prayer. Try to follow the advice of Saint Teresa of Ávila quoted above. Take each word of that prayer and pray it slowly, intentionally and with love. Begin by acknowledging God as your Father. Ponder the infinite care He has for you as a perfect father would. See Him in a real, intimate, and personal way. This perfect prayer begins by acknowledging Who God is and then continues with seven perfect petitions. After praying the introduction to this prayer, pick one of the seven petitions to meditate upon so that the richness of this prayer will have a transformative effect upon your soul. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  Jesus, I trust in You.Image: St Peter and St Paul by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Catholic Saints for ChildrenLink to full DescriptionIn a world often cluttered with fleeting distractions and shallow heroes, there's a timeless wellspring of inspiration waiting to be tapped—stories of the Catholic saints. These aren't just dusty tales from ancient history; they're vibrant, gritty, and profoundly human accounts of courage, sacrifice, and unshakable faith. At Journeys of Faith, we believe these stories hold a special power for children, offering them role models who embody the very best of what it means to live a life devoted to God. Since our founding in 1980 by Bob and Penny Lord, we've been committed to bringing the richness of Catholic tradition to life through educational resources, pilgrimages, and multimedia. And today, we're diving into the lives of saints who can ignite a spark of wonder and devotion in the youngest members of our faith community.Children need heroes they can look up to—figures who show them that holiness isn't reserved for the distant or the perfect, but is achievable through small, faithful choices. The saints, with their diverse backgrounds and incredible journeys, offer exactly that. From the fearless bravery of St. Joan of Arc to the quiet compassion of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, these holy men and women provide lessons that resonate across generations. As a ministry rooted in deepening faith through the witness of miracles, saints, and sacred sites, Journeys of Faith is passionate about sharing these narratives. Based at Holy Family Mission in Arkansas, we've spent over four decades crafting trusted resources—books, videos, and digital content—that make Catholic teachings accessible and inspiring. So, let's embark on this journey together, uncovering the lives of Catholic saints for children, and planting seeds of faith that can grow for a lifetime.Who Are the Saints and Why Do They Matter for Kids.Let's cut through the mystique and get to the heart of it: saints aren't just dusty figures in stained glass windows or names on a calendar. They're real people who lived, struggled, and triumphed through faith, often against odds that would make even the toughest of us flinch. Think of them as the ultimate underdog stories—except their victories weren't scored on a battlefield or a sports arena, but in the quiet, gritty arena of the soul. For kids, saints aren't just history lessons; they're blueprints for courage, kindness, and unshakable trust in God.Take Saint Joan of Arc, for instance. A teenage girl in 15th-century France, she heard voices—divine ones, she believed—urging her to lead an army. Most of us would've written that off as a fever dream, but Joan strapped on armor and rode into battle, turning the tide of a war. She was just 19 when she was martyred, yet her story screams resilience. For a child, Joan isn't some far-off legend; she's proof that even the youngest among us can answer a higher calling, no matter how wild it seems.ThanksCatholic Saints for ChildrenLink to Full articleBrowse Childrens Corner Collection at Journeys of FaithSupport the show

With a new movie recounting his harrowing experience surviving terrible burns as a 9-year old, Catholic speaker and survivor John O'Leary shares his journey from unspeakable grief to a life of inspiration. Coming to theaters Oct. 10, Soul on Fire stars William H. Macy, John Corbett, telling the true story of a man's survival against all odds, and he relives it every day "every time he makes his way to the Eucharist," reminding us that the real symbol of our faith is the cross. With new apps that really endanger young girls, Clare Morell joins to share why parents should ditch devices for the sake of their children's sanity and safety. Msgr. Roger Landry also joins as we mark the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux and what we can learn from the Little Flower. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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Luke 9, 57: ..they met a man on the road who said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.This expression of willingness, this desire to follow the Lord, no matter what he asks, no matter where the Lord takes our life, no matter the pain I experience, no matter what city you want me to go, is a deeply felt disposition that the Lord blesses. We see it particularly with Therese of Lisieux, and today with the beginnings of St. Josemaria's call, on October 2, 1928, the feast of the Guardina Angels.A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai on October 2, 2025 in Lyncroft centre 2025.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember St. Thérèse of Lisieux. @1517 #OTD #churchhistory Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour  Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Prayers-Devotions-Christ-Psalms/dp/1964419263 Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781964419039-remembering-your-baptism  Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint  The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize  More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Mr. Clement Harrold. Thérèse of Lisieux, Virgin, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Nehemiah 2: 1-8 or Isaiah 66:10-14c Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 137: 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 or 131: 1bcde, 2, 3 Alleluia: Philippians 3: 8-9 or Matthew 11:25 Gospel: Luke 9: 57-62 or Matthew 18:1-4   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com This December, consider joining Catholic author Mike Aquilina, historian James L. Papandrea, and Fr. Kevin Barrett on a unique pilgrimage to Sicily. Please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages to learn more.

Americans brace for fallout amid a federal government shutdown. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois will decline a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago. And, on the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, we take a closer look at her special connection to Rome.

The "very ordinary" Little Flower

Mt 18, 1,5.10: Yo les aseguro a ustedes que, si no cambian y se hacen como niños, no entrarán en el Reino de los Cielos. ¿Cuál es la profunda razón que explica esta enseñanza? La dependencia, el abandono. Es reconocer que nada somos sin la gracia. “La santidad no consiste en esta o aquella práctica, consiste en una disposición del corazón que nos hace humildes y pequeños entre los brazos de Dios, conscientes de nuestra debilidad y confiados hasta la audacia en su bondad de Padre” (Santa Teresa de Lisieux).

Happy feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux! This episode is a "rose" to take with you today as we reflect on this great saint and her "little way" of growing closer to Jesus. St. Thérèse received particular graces from God in her life that helped her reach an incredible level of holiness. Even though she lived within the walls of a Carmelite convent, she is the patron saint of missionaries and is even a Doctor of the Church. Her sanctity, sweetness, simplicity, virginity, and vocation to the religious life may make it hard to relate to St. Thérèse at first – especially when we're feeling the weight of the cross of infertility and its effect on our marriages. But there is so much we can learn from this saint even though our lives may look very different from hers.Will you let St. Thérèse send you a "rose" today? Links:"The Hidden Gift of Hidden Suffering" blog postI Believe in Love (personal retreat book)Aleteia article on married saintsJust for TodayCompiled and translated from the writings of Saint Thérèse with selections from the Imitation of Christ

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Nine St. Therese you have said: “When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens, I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Nine – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Joe and Grettelyn talk about Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," on the eve of her feast day, and the many things she and Chesterton have in common. Learn about the similarities in their spiritualities, their common virtues, and more! #littleflower #thelittleflower #thereseoflisieux #chesterton You can contact us at podcast@chesterton.org. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ BECOME A KNIGHT: https://www.chesterton.org/knights/ SHOP IN OUR STORE: https://www.chesterton.org/store/

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Eight St. Therese you have said: “And it is the Lord, it is Jesus, who is my judge. Therefore i will try always to think leniently of others, that He may judge me leniently, or rather not at all, since He says: "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Eight – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Seven St. Therese you have said: “Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you - for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart… don't listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love…” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Seven – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

“My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Six – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Five St. Therese you have said: “I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors' defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Five – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 4 St. Therese you have said: “I am convinced that one should tell one's spiritual director if one has a great desire for communion, for our Lord does not come from heaven every day to stay in a golden ciborium; He comes to find another heaven, the heaven of our soul in which He loves to dwell.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Four – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena - Day 3 St. Therese you have said: “If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Three – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Do you know the real story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Dr. Sri delves into the depth of St. Thérèse's life, highlighting her profound sufferings, trauma, and family challenges. Dr. Sri explains how these adversities became the very context in which she encountered God's grace and mercy—shaping the heart of her spirituality, the “Little Way.”. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Day 2 St. Therese you have said: “If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Two – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man's merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.