Meet St. Therese of Lisieux!
St. Therese of Lisieux (October 1st) Patron of: missionaries, HIV/AIDS sufferers, florists, gardeners, tuberculosis,
loss of parents
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“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily
do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm.
If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.”
― St. Therese of Lisieux
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St. Therese of Lisieux, lovingly known as "the little flower" is the author of the famous, "Story of a Soul." St. Therese is honored with the title Doctor of the Church, for her theological understanding of the "little way"- that God doesn't require great and heroic feats from us to get to heaven.