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    The Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux is October 1st

    September 14th, 2007

    “A Cloud of witnesses”

    The witnesses who have preceded us into the kingdom, especially those whom the Church recognizes as saints, share in the living tradition of prayer by the example of their lives, the transmission of their writings, and their prayer today. They contemplate God, praise him and constantly care for those whom they have left on earth. When they entered into the joy of their Master, they were ‘put in charge of many things.’ Their intercession is their most exalted service to God’s plan. We can and should ask them to intercede for us and for the whole world.

    In the communion of saints, many and varied spiritualities have been developed throughout the history of the (Catholic) churches. The personal charism of some witnesses to God’s love for men has been handed on, like ‘the spirit’ of Elijah to Elisha and John the Baptist, so that their followers may have a share in this spirit. A distinct spirituality can also arise at the point of convergence of liturgical and theological currents, bearing witness to the integration of the faith into a particular human environment and its history. The different schools of Christian spirituality share in the living tradition of prayer and are essential guides for the faithful. In their rich diversity they are refractions of the one pure light of the Holy Spirit.

    - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2683, 2684

    The Life and Way of Thérèse of Lisieux Author: Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC

    Everything Is Grace: The Life and Way of Thérèse of Lisieux

     

    Author: Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC

    St. Therese of Lisieux

    The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux

     

    Author: St. Therese of Lisieux

    James McCaffrey, OCD

    Fire Of Love: Praying With Therese Of Lisieux

     

    Author: James McCaffrey, OCD

     

    Insights From St. Therese Author: Fr. Christopher O'Donnell, O.Carm

     

    Prayer: Insights From St. Therese

     

    Author: Fr. Christopher O’Donnell, O.Carm

    Her Family - Her God - Her Message Author: Fr. Bernard Bro

    Saint Therese Of Lisieux: Her Family - Her God - Her Message

     

    Author: Fr. Bernard Bro


    Thérèse of Lisieux: In My Own Words

    Thérèse of Lisieux: In My Own Words

    Constant Tonnelier

    Through the Year with Saint Therese of Lisieux: Living the Little Way

    Author: Constant Tonnelier

    Patricia O'Connor

    Therese Of Lisieux: A Biography

     

    Author: Patricia O’Connor

    Thérèse DVD: Original Motion Picture Edition

    Thérèse DVD: Original Motion Picture Edition

    Saint Therese of the Child Jesus

    Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, DVD

    Living on Love, DVD

    Therese: Living on Love, DVD

    The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul Author: St. Therese of Lisieux

    The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul

    Author: St. Therese of Lisieux

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    “Places favorable for prayer

    The church, the house of God, is the proper place for the liturgical prayer of the parish community. It is also the privileged place for the adoration of the real presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. The choice of a favorable place is not a matter of indifference for true prayer.

    For personal prayer, this can be a ‘prayer corner’ with the Sacred Scriptures and icons, in order to be there, in secret, before our Father. In a Christian family, this kind of little oratory fosters prayer in common.

    In regions where monasteries exist, the vocation of these communities is to further the participation of the faithful in the Liturgy of the Hours and to provide necessary solitude for more intense personal prayer.

    Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer. For pilgrims seeking living water, shrines are special places for living the forms of Christian prayer ‘in Church.”

    - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2691

    Books we recommend on Prayer and Spirituality

     

    Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M.

    Seeking Spiritual Direction: How to Grow the Divine Life Within

     

    Author: Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M.

    Bert Ghezzi

    The Heart of a Saint: Ten Ways to Grow Closer to God

     

    Author: Bert Ghezzi

    Dr. Alan Schreck

    Your Life in the Holy Spirit: What Every Catholic Needs to Know and Experience

     

    Author: Dr. Alan Schreck

    Fr. Benedict J Groeschel, C.F.R.

    Questions and Answers About Your Journey to God

     

    Author: Fr. Benedict J Groeschel, C.F.R.

    Saint Alphonsus Liguori

    Visits To The Blessed Sacrament And The Blessed Virgin Mary

     

    Author: Saint Alphonsus Liguori

    Fr. James Huntington

    The Work of Prayer: The Manual for Those Who Would Pray Well

     

    Author: Fr. James Huntington

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    Some beautiful words to think about from Saint ThereseSaint Therese of Lisieux of Lisieux:

    “The good God does not need years to accomplish His work of love in a soul; one ray from His heart can, in an instant, make His flower bloom for eternity.”

    “Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.”

    “Life is a journey not a destination.”

    “I will spend my Heaven doing good on earth.”

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