Saint therese little flower biography
St thérèse story
Therese of Lisieux OCD, in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus et de la Sainte Face), was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times.
10 facts about st. therese of lisieux
Saint Therese of Lisieux has many names such as the little flower, the saint of the little way, and the greatest saint of modern times.
What is st thérèse of lisieux known for
Thérèse defined her doctrine of the Little Way as “the way of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and absolute surrender.” In her writings she often compared herself to a simple wildflower, “the Little Flower of Jesus.” Therefore, she is often referred to by the nickname “the Little Flower.”.
Saint therese feast day
John Beevers addresses this question in Saint Therese of the Little Flower: The Making of a Saint.