St. Therese of the Child Jesus
October 1, 2025
Rome
Saints are those who take Jesus’ words literally. St. Therese was just such a person.
When she read that the last would be first, and that those who humble themselves are exalted, she embraced the hidden, humble life of a Carmelite Monastery.
When she heard Jesus say that we are to become like little children, say strive to maintain her child-like innocence and simplicity of soul.
When she heard Jesus say we are to love others as he first loved us, she made his love the center of her life and the fountain from which flowed all she said and did.
She lived only 24 years yet did more good than most who live much longer. She occupied no high office in the Church yet her impact is still felt today. She earned no doctorate yet she is a doctor of the Church. She lived in a cloister yet she is patroness of the missions.
In mapping out “The Little Way” by word and example, she helps untold numbers of souls to attain holiness amid the routine activities of daily life.
In bearing her sufferings with a patient and profound love, she helps us carry life’s crosses with love.
Her “Story of a Soul” still inspires us to invite God to amend and rewrite the story of our souls.
No wonder she is so beloved. St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.