Therese Of Lisieux

Therese Of Lisieux

Catholic saint and mystic.

A French Catholic saint known for her doctrine of the "Little Way," which teaches that small acts of love and humility can lead to holiness. She believed that spiritual greatness could be achieved by doing ordinary things with extraordinary love. Her autobiography became a spiritual classic, inspiring countless readers with its simplicity and depth. She remains a symbol of devotion and childlike faith.

Therese Of Lisieux Quotes about Desire

  • Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you- for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart... don't listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love.
  • God has made me desire always what he most wants to give me.
  • I am convinced that one should tell one's spiritual director if one has a great desire for Communion, for Our Lord does not come from Heaven every day to stay in a golden ciborium; He comes to find another heaven, the heaven of our soul in which He loves to dwell.