Hello all, Happy feast day to all born, baptized and married today Happy feast day to all Deacons, Seminarians, Priests, Bishops, Monks, Nuns, Religious Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus. Happy feast day to all Virgins and parents of Virgins. Happy feast day to all those named Theresa and parents of all those named Theresa called Theresa. Happy feast day to all Parents of the Clergy Happy feast day to all devout Parents (especially those who teach their Children the Catholic doctrines) Happy feast day to all the 35 Doctors of the Church. Happy feast day to all Catholic Missionaries Happy feast day to all Clerics of the Carmelite order and devoted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Today (October 1) marks the liturgical memorial of Saint Thérèse de Lisieux. She is also referred to as Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus. She is popularly known to Catholics as the ‘Little flower of Jesus’ Saint Theresa was the ninth child of Saintly parents, Louis and Zélie Martin Her parents (Louis and Zélie Martin) were devout Catholics Louis and Zélie Martin had 5 girls; Marie, Pauline, Léonie, Céline and Thérèse Saint Thérèse de Lisieux was born on the 2nd of January Jones, 1873 She was born in Alençon, France, the daughter of Louis Martin, a watchmaker, and Zélie-Marie Guérin, a lacemaker. Her parents were very religious. Her father “Louis Martin” had attempted to become a monk, but was refused because he knew no Latin. Her Mother “Zélie-Marie” had tried to become a nun, but was told she didnt have a vocation; instead, she vowed that if she married, she would give all her children to the Church! Her mother, Zélie died of breast cancer in 1877, when Saint Theresa was only four years old, and her father sold the family business and moved to Lisieux She was brought up in an atmosphere of faith where every virtue and aspiration were carefully nurtured and developed Her vocation manifested itself when she was still only a child When she was nine years old, her sister Pauline, who had acted as a second mother to her, entered the Carmelite monastery at Lisieux in France. Saint Thérèse too wanted to enter Carmel, but was told she was too young. Saint Thérèse de Lisieux was educated by the Benedictines When she was fifteen, she applied for permission to enter the Carmelite Convent, and was being refused by the superior She went to Rome with her father, as eager to give her to God as she was to give herself, to seek the consent of the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIII (who was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church) Pope Leo XIII preferred to leave the decision in the hands of the superior The superior finally consented and on the 9th of April, 1888, at the unusual age of fifteen, “Thérèse Martin” entered the convent of Lisieux to join two of her sisters. Saint Thérèse is also referred to as the little saint of simplicity, and abandonment in Gods service, of the perfect accomplishment of small duties. Saint Thérèse is known for her Little Way. In her quest for sanctity, she realized that it was not necessary to accomplish heroic acts, or great deeds, in order to attain holiness and to express her love of God ---------------------------------------------------- Quote of the day It is not Death that will come to fetch me, it is the good God. Death is no phantom, no horrible specter, as presented in pictures. In the catechism it is stated that death is the separation of soul and body, that is all! Well, I am not afraid of a separation which will unite me to the good God forever. - Saint Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church --------------------------------------- Reflection of the day Saint Thérèse tells us: Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers ……and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love. Sometimes, when I read spiritual treatises, in which perfection is shown with a thousand obstacles in the way and a host of illusions round about it, my poor little mind soon grows weary, I close the learned book, which leaves my head splitting and my heart parched, and I take the Holy Scriptures. Then all seems luminous, a single word opens up infinite horizons to my soul, perfection seems easy; I see that it is enough to realize ones nothingness, and give oneself wholly, like a child, into the arms of the good God. Leaving to great souls, great minds, the fine books I cannot understand, I rejoice to be little because only children, and those who are like them, will be admitted to the heavenly banquet. For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy; in a word,….Prayer is something noble, supernatural, which enlarges my soul and unites it to God.... I have not the courage to look through books for beautiful prayers.... I do as a child who has not learned to read, I just tell our Lord all that I want and He understands. - words of Saint Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church ------------------------------- Saint Thérèse is popularly known as “The Little Flower of Jesus” She is frequently referred to as “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus”. Her final years were marked by a steady decline that she bore resolutely and without complaint. On the morning of Good Friday, 1896, Saint Thérèse began bleeding at the mouth due to a pulmonary hæmoptysis She suffered tuberculosis In July 1897, she was moved to the monastery infirmary, where she died on September 30, 1897, at age 24. On her death-bed, Saint Thérèse is reported to have said, I have reached the point of not being able to suffer any more, because all suffering is sweet to me. The fame of Saint Thérèse’s sanctity and the many miracles performed through her intercession caused the introduction of her cause of canonization only seventeen years after her death, on the 10th of June, 1914. Saint Thérèse lived a hidden life and wanted to be unknown, yet became popular after her death through her spiritual autobiography - she left also letters, poems, religious plays, prayers, and her last conversations were recorded by her sisters Saint Thérèse was beatified and declared as Blessed Theresa in April 1923 by Pope Pius XI (who was the 259th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church since the pontificate of Saint Peter the Apostle). She was canonized only 28 years after her death on the 17th of May, 1925 by Pope Pius XI. Her feast day was added to the Roman Catholic calendar of Saints in 1927, for celebration on the 3rd of October. Pope Pius XI made “Saint Theresa” the star of his pontificate In 1969, 42 years later, Pope Paul VI (who was the 262nd Vicar of Christ since the pontificate of Saint Peter the Apostle).moved her feast day to 1st of October, the day after her (birthday to heaven). On October 19, 1997, “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” was declared as one of the thirty-five Doctors of the Universal Church by Pope Saint John Paul II(who was the 264th Servant of God since Saint Peter the Apostle). “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” is one of the only three women named as Doctor of the Church The others are “Saint Teresa of Avila” also known as “Saint Teresa of Jesus” and also “Saint Catherine of Siena”. “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” was the only saint to be given recognition as a Doctor of the Church during Pope Blessed John Paul IIs pontificate. She was declared a co-patron of the missions along with Saint Francis Xavier in 1927 “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus”, together with Saint Francis of Assisi, is one of the more popular Catholic saints since the Apostolic times. As a Doctor of the Church, “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” is the subject of much theological comment and study and, as an appealing young girl whose message has touched the life of millions, she remains the focus of much popular devotion. One of her devotees was “Saint Pio” (Padre Pio) who loved the simplicity of “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” A movement is under way now to canonize Saint Thérèses parents, who were declared Venerable in 1994 by Pope Blessed John Paul II In 2004 the Archbishop of Milan accepted the unexpected cure of a child with a lung disorder as attributable to their intercession. Saint Theresa’s Father “Blessed Louis Martin” was beatified on the 19th of October 2008, by Our Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (who was the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church since Saint Peter the Apostle) Saint Theresa’s Mother “Blessed Marie-Azélie Zélie Martin” was also beatified on the 19th of October 2008, by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Some interest has also been shown towards promoting for sainthood Thérèses sister, Léonie, the only one of the five sisters who did not become a Carmelite nun. Léonie Martin, in religion Sister Françoise-Thérèse, died in Caen in 1941, where her tomb in the crypt of the Visitation Monastery can be visited by the public. She is the Patron Saint of those suffering from AIDS and tuberculosis. She is also the Patron Saint of those suffering from bodily ills She is the Patron Saint of those who have lost their parents ------------------------------------ Let us pray that by the works, spiritual direction, spiritual maturity and intercession of “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus”, we may in this group find the spiritual motivation to win our souls for God. Amen Summary, life history, works and teachings of “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” can be viewed by clicking the photo of the Saint in our groups photo section. Saint of the day, would be communicated to you as promptly and consistently as humanly possible, by Gods grace. May we all in this group and beyond this group, Christians and non Christians alike, Catholics and non Catholics alike, be saved from the fires of hell and lifted up into heaven after our stay here on this exile. Amen May our Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercession of “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus” and other Saints before and after her and through Gods Divine Mercy strengthen our souls, open out the way for us all, and above all, intoxicate us with HIS love. Amen May Christ make us into blazing fires to enkindle the earth with the heavenly fire HE brought us. Amen Jesus we love you, all we have is yours, yours we are and yours we want to be, please do with us whatever you will. Amen Jesus, Mary we love you, please save our souls. Amen God bless you and grant your hearts desire. Amen “Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus”, pray for us. Amen.
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