Why St Thérèse and Her “Little Way” Will Change Your Life

How is it that a young French girl who entered the convent at 15 years old and died at only 24 years old would become a Doctor of the Church? How is it that on her deathbed her own sisters thought her life was so unremarkable that they struggled to write her obituary?

Today, Fr. Mike reflects on how the "Little Way" of St. Thérèse of Lisieux contains a secret to holiness for every modern Catholic.

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[brokeboyswagger]

I have been an atheist for 10 years and i am trying to become a Catholic again but i am struggling to believe. This video is exactly what i needed for this exact moment of my life. Discovering this video at the exact moment I did has to be classified as a miracle. It made me break down crying. Thank you so much God and thank you so much Father Mike

[tracyel-khoury]

My 4- month old baby knows Fr. Mike's voice! Turns toward the speaker when he hears it and even gives a smirk of recognition! This baby has been listening to the Bible in a year podcast since in the womb!

[mrsk]

She is an inspiration to me because as a person with Autism, it is easy to get discouraged, but I know God loves me too.

[VeronicasVeil]

St. Therese is my best friend and big sister in heaven. She always answers my prayers. I pray to her daily. She helps me to love the Cross. I lost my only son by suicide after having lost my only grandchild (his baby) 6 months prior in 2015. St. Therese guided me through the darkest days of my life. She even assured me that she was taking care of my son. Thank you Father for your comments on her. Your enthusiasm is always infectious.🌹

[DonaldHaythe]

I have been a criminal, in and out of prison, struggled with alcoholism and addiction. I couldn't connect with religious beliefs until I started studying history and found out that the apostles passed on teachings and through the writings of the apostolic father's like St Ignatius and Polycarp I found my faith in Catholicism. I may have to return to prison at age 44 to stone for my past behaviors but I'm proud to say I'm over 530 days sober and attend mass twice weekly even though I'm on a ankle monitor and I help others daily by following the Little Way. I am assuring everyone that St Therese is continuing to fulfill her life's desire by interceding on behalf of us the worst of sinners and by the grace of our Lord Jesus is snatching us from the eternal fires of ruination. St Therese, pray for me that I may follow you and stay strong when my day arrives. May I be a little flower in the heavenly garden on earth and give the fragrance of our sweet Lord. Amen.

[Jennings]

2:02 2:02 I was an Agnostic & borderline Atheist. I was an Attorney in DC & had all I thought important - money, influence many homes. I went to Italy to see a friend. I was asked tó go to a nearby Monastery and had a serious Conversion experience and for the first time since it was mandatory in Catholic High school, I was found by the Prior in the guest Chapel saying the Rosary. The Blessed Virgin Mary gave me back to the Church and I never left the Monastery until the Dept of State & other Intelligent Agencies like Dept of Justice FBI domestic Terrorism division needed to speak to me and debrief me. I have come to believe that St. Therese has been trying to keep me as a Priest/Choirmonk as I recover from being hit by a car. She's a remarkable example of what we should all become by following her little Way.

[mariobaratti]

"I feel that even had I on my conscience every crime one could commit, I should lose nothing of my confidence: my heart broken with sorrow, I would throw myself into the Arms of my Saviour. I know that He loves the Prodigal Son, I have heard His words to St. Mary Magdalen, to the woman taken in adultery, and to the woman of Samaria. No one could frighten me, for I know what to believe concerning His Mercy and His Love. And I know that all that multitude of sins would disappear in an instant, even as a drop of water cast into a flaming furnace."

- Saint Therese

[OperaBobbie]

Father Mike is probably the most authentic, most truthful, wisest priest I’ve ever heard. And I think a lot of it is to do with his humility. I too wish I could be more like St Therese and I hope and pray I will be. But I also hope and pray I get to be more like Father Mike. I don’t mean to flatter him or idolise him. I’m just saying this because he seems to me to be very aware of his weaknesses and imperfections, but he doesn’t let that discourage him. He seems to be able to lean on God and other holy people to help him through his difficulties and grow in his spiritual life, and that’s such a huge lesson for me. In that way, he already is like St. Therese, and I so wish I could be like him in that respect. I deeply admire him and pray God gives me the grace to truly learn from his words and example. And I pray God blesses and keeps him always.

[seans.]

Bishop Barron discussed St Thérèse in his recent Mass for the Third Anniversary of the Word on Fire Institute: "All I can do is, like a little child, lift up my arms...God can't resist." It seems to me that is wiser than many geniuses.

[coolcatbaron]

I've been struggling with scrupulosity and doing exhausting ascetic endeavours making anything dull and grey to me in the past. Then I saw a photo of St. Therese without even knowing who she was. Somehow it spoke to me, but I did not look her up until today and I finally got the answer I've desired for so long. Not that it's new information, but it's important to hear now and then.

[solemnitystreet]

God's love is the most beautiful, magnificent, merciful feeling I've ever known. It brings me to tears everyday being in his presence.

[thecatholiccorner]

I'm named after her and she's always been an inspiration to me with her sweetness and simple way of life ❤ I wish I could be more like her...

[solomonjohn]

I was confirmed on the Feast of the Assumption (convert), but my pride, scrupulosity, and doubt kept me from entering on Easter. The guidance and intercession of St. Thérèse brought me home and continues to bless me as my patroness. She has undeniably channeled miracles in my life.

[bean]

I am Orthodox Christian but St. Therese is one of my favorite saints of all time. She truly has a special place in my heart. I have a copy of her Little Way devotional and it is truly life changing. God bless my Catholic brothers and sisters, I love you all 💗

[WayTruthLife]

I am a sinful man battling anger and lust most of all. I am grateful to St Therese for helping me. Perhaps it’s because we are so different that she is exactly the earthly example and friend I need; after Jesus of course.
St Therese of Lisieux, pray for us 🙏

[michellebenham]

It's been extremely difficult for me to acceot or comprehend God's unimaginable love for me. How am I worthy of such love? This video, farher Mike, and the simplicity of St. Therese devotion to see herself humbly and lean and trust fully in Jesus and never fall into discouragement is so inspiring. Lord, give me the grace to accept your love, not because I deserve it but because your will is for me to receive it. 🙏

[solemnitystreet]

Little Flower, I love you! Praise, Lord, Jesus Christ!

[adrienne]

I think I was named after this saint..because its my second Christian name, and my late mother was a Roman Catholic.
Love and light to you, I have wanted to here all about this Saint..Bless you..

[GODS.GOODFELLAS]

Thank you GOD, Fr Mike, and St. Therese ✝️💙😇👼🕊️🐈‍⬛🕯️📖⛪🙏

[luigiofassisi]

Such a wonderful sermon, Father Mike! I have been discouraged by my own shortcomings. My sins. I hate how I do things that I do not want to do. But St. Therese helps me remind myself of the bountiful love of God. His mercy and grace is very much more. 😢