St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower)

Biography

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin, was a French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known as "The Little Flower of Jesus" or simply "The Little Flower." Her "Little Way" consisted of doing ordinary things with extraordinary love.

Generate Prayer with St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower)

Feast Day

October 1

Patronages

Missionaries
Florists
Aviators
HIV/AIDS sufferers
Russia

Notable Quotes

""I will spend my heaven doing good on earth.""

""My vocation is love!""