St. Thérèse of Lisieux has brought many souls to God through her ‘little way’ to sanctity Pope Benedict XV described the 'little way' of St. Thérèse as 'the secret of sanctity.' Blogs Anonymous • Oct 3, 2023
Philadelphia laity protest closing of beloved Carmel with ties to St. Therese 'I believe this is Ground Zero for Saint Therese of Lisieux becoming a saint.' Blogs Maike Hickson • Dec 23, 2022Jan 3, 2023
Vatican on the verge of closing down traditional Carmelite monastery in Philadelphia The order has a long history in the archdiocese, but all indications point to Rome uprooting traditional orders. Blogs Maike Hickson • Oct 13, 2021Oct 15, 2021
Without monasteries, convents, and contemplative prayer, the Church will die The external and missionary vitality of the Church is in direct proportion to the vitality of the hidden contemplative life within her. Blogs Peter Kwasniewski • Oct 1, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Reflections on the Church … and a new novel by Michael O’Brien During troubling times in the Church and the world, author Michael O'Brien writes that faith and trust have always guided God's people through the stormy seas. Opinion Michael O'Brien • Jul 13, 2016Jun 18, 2021
How to build a Culture of Life in the family: lessons from Louis and Zelie Martin The Martins centered their lives on Christ, using their daily family prayer as a time to think and reflect on how they were serving God each day. Opinion Laura Kizior • Apr 20, 2016Jun 18, 2021
St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s parents to be canonized October 18 The Martins will be the first married couple in the history of the Church to be declared saints at the same time. News Thaddeus Baklinski • Jul 6, 2015Jun 18, 2021
St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s parents to make history as first married couple to be canonized together The couple will be canonized in France on October 19, while the Synod on the Family takes place in Rome. News Thaddeus Baklinski • Mar 6, 2015Jun 18, 2021