St. Therese Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

From the Revelations of Divine Peace of St Gertrude May my soul bless you, O Lord God my Creator, may my soul bless you. From the very core of my being may all your merciful gifts sing your praise. Your generous care for your daughter has been rich in mercy; indeed it has been immeasurable, ... Read more The post From the Revelations of Divine Peace – St. Gertrude the Great from the Office o...

A letter from St Francis of Assisi to all the faithful “It was through his archangel, Saint Gabriel, that the Father above made known to the holy and glorious Virgin Mary that the worthy, holy and glorious Word of the Father would come from heaven and take from her womb the real flesh of our ... Read more The post We must be simple, humble and pure – St. Francis of Assisi from the Offi...

From a sermon of St Bernard of Clairvaux He has given his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. Let them thank the Lord for his mercy; his wonderful works are for the children of men. Let them give thanks and say among the nations, the Lord has done great things ... Read more The post The Guardian Angels – St Bernard of Clairvaux from the Office of Readings – Discerning...

From the autobiography of St Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin (Manuscrits autobiographiques, Lisieux 1957, 227-229) In the heart of the church I will be love Since my longing for martyrdom was powerful and unsettling, I turned to the epistles of St. Paul in the hope of finally finding an answer. By chance the 12th ... Read more The post In the Heart of the Church I will be Love – Saint Thé...

Episode 8 - In this conversation, Fr. Gallagher reflects an important aspect of "the little way" as imaged by St. Therese of "casting flowers." This is demonstrated by her relationship with a challenging novice, Sister Marie of Saint-Joseph The post LST8 – Casting Flowers – The Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Cath...

Episode 7 - In this conversation, Fr. Gallagher continues to reflect on the illuminating personality of St. Therese, by examining several letters written about her and letters she wrote to extended family members. The post LST7 – The Personality of St. Therese – The Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Heart...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the life and prayer of St. Therese, the Little Flower.  He speaks of her simplicity of heart and great humility in her “little way”.  He shares his experience of his own mother’s prayer and that of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who both loved and prayed with the “Little Flower”.   ... Read more The post BKL496 – St. Therese, the Little...

Episode 2 - In this conversation, Fr. Gallagher reflects on the letters of  Zélie Martin, which offers a compelling glimpse of the life of the Martin family and the tender love she had for her children and others. Here are some of the various texts Fr. Gallagher refers to in this episode: St. Therese of Lisieux by Those Who Knew Her (Testimonies from the Process of Beatification) Call to a Deeper...

With Anthony Ryan, Marketing Director for Ignatius Press, we discuss Saint Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Didier-Marie Golay, who is Chaplain of Lisieux and a member of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. We discuss the great saint known as the "Little Flower of Lisieux" and the members of her family, and how the witness of their lives continue to shine a light on the pathway to holiness for all of us....

Episode 2 - In this conversation, Fr. Gallagher reflects on the letters of  Zélie Martin, which offers a compelling glimpse of the life of the Martin family and the tender love she had for her children and others. Here are some of the various texts Fr. Gallagher refers to in this episode: St. Therese of Lisieux by Those Who Knew Her (Testimonies from the Process of Beatification) Call to a Deeper...