How to Live 'The Little Way' (of St Therese of Lisieux) | LITTLE BY LITTLE w/ Fr Columba Jordan CFR

Ever been discouraged by the great saints of the Church? Does all that arduous fasting, all those hours of uninterrupted prayer feel completely out of reach and unattainable? St Therese of Lisieux could relate, and so was born her "Little Way".

With the feast day of St Therese tomorrow (Oct 1st), Fr Columba shares his insights into her "Little Way" and how we can live it daily.

0:00​​​​​ Introduction
0:34 St Therese in Ireland
1:46 The Heart of the Gospel
2:09 Discouraged by Great Saints
2:52 Two Virtues
6:25 Like a Dance
8:16 I Can't, You Can
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[ctmcatholic]

If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe. New episodes of Little by Little with Fr Columba every Thursday.

[chibimirmo]

Please pray for me as I’m considering becoming a Carmelite nun🌹🙏🏽🌹.

[babyboy]

I’m a Protestant considering becoming a Catholic, don’t even know where to begin. Where do I start? Can I attend Catholic mass as a Protestant? Can I go to confession? I recently had a dream where Mary appeared to me and told me to pray the rosary and I am, and I’m already seeing a massive shift in my heart. I can feel the Holy Spirit giving me peace. What next?

[italiantraditionalcatholic]

I have a quote from her.."self-surrender" is our love towards God

[crystalharris]

Thank you, Saint Thérèse being my saint and showing me your little ways🌹🌹🌹

[rafaeloliva]

Father Columba you have a new subscriber nice to meet you thank you for your teaching and so easy to understand God bless you

[jenzielouize]

I just finished reading 'Story of a Soul' 5 minutes ago. When I picked up my phone and looked at YouTube, this video was the first suggestion. St Therese truly is always working for God.💕

[VeronicasVeil]

I attribute my healing from my only beloved son’s suicide and my baby grandson’s death prior to this - to St. Therese. She comforted, consoled, reassured me, and let me know that Christopher and John Paul are with her. Yes! And no one will ever take that joy away from me! St. Therese, pray for us🌹

[DrawneartoHim]

Hello brother. Your videos have been nothing short of an inspiration. As a practicing Catholic Im realizing that God is calling me to more. I wish to be a Franciscan. I ask for your prays brother. Thank you and God bless

[animula]

I was an atheist at one point and the moment I decided not to be it was because I noticed that among my heroes and influences, those who were believers in some higher power were full of love and joy toward others, while those who were self proclaimed atheists had a kind of bitterness and disparaging way toward others. It occurred to me that if I wanted to be generous of spirit, I had to begin by believing in God and practicing the discipline of some kind of religion. I’ve been very blessed since that time, and only deeply sad I didn’t do it at a younger age. Everything said here, I can affirm.

[paxnorth]

Thank you, this helped me a great deal today. As someone who grew up in a home where there was sadly a lot of violence, abuse, and trauma (not a sob story, just, what happened. Some one needed to be born in that life, and I'm honoured that God felt I was up for the job), I am often confused about how to live life. How and what to think and say and act. I become confused and want to 'get it right', and of course, this person says this, that person says that, and of course so many want to passionately tell you why all the other people are getting it wrong. This was a helpful reminder that I can trust God, and trust the words of Jesus. That I can be humble in knowing that I know only a little.

[TheCelestialhealer]

Like a dance 💃🏼 like a child … got me thinking🌈

[eileenworth]

From what I remember of myself, and the children I've known, children trust and love unconditionally. To those they know and love, they readily forgive. They don't know any different, and so, they accept conditions, however spartan -- it is enough for them to be with their family. And they share freely. Children also remember God, and can see spirit, angels. They are pure of corruption. They have no carnal desires. They find joy and wonder in Nature, in God's Creation. They are curious to learn. They are not helpless blobs. They communicate, and understand on a visceral, immediate level. This is also what Christ meant.

[nehalesbarchard]

☺️ She listens my prayers when I request her intervention. She's the sweetest feeling I feel. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[mattynorrish]

"Dance, dance, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance said he
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the dance said he!"
Thank you Fr Columba for putting this helpful image before us, please pray for me as I am a terrible dancer! 😂

[macyerickson]

I am sobbing over your video again. You totally move me. you, love you, and always praying for you! 🙏🙏🙏

[paulduffy]

That's what I needed a wee bit of confirmation hey your not alone Thank-you my brother I'd love to meet you for a chat coffee you know your ever so honest it shines through I'd love to have half your love I needto get out I'm 50 I get out once a week family picks me up oh holy father please give me strength to do things ie go for a walk or whatever
Anxiety runs my life but just for today I feel blessed 🙌 Amen 🙏

[bonniewienke]

A good reminder that we can not do this alone..

[GaragediAntonio]

Thanks again Fr. Columbia! I feel the exact way St. Térèse did but I never knew that she struggled with the same thing. Thank you for shedding light on it for me. God Bless!

[jackomahony]

Your so down to earth father the way you talk I finally understand the little way. Thankyou