Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face is one of the most beloved saints in the history of the Church, yet the depth of her spirituality is often misunderstood. Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse offers a fresh and penetrating exploration of the “Little Flower,” uncovering dimensions of her life and teaching that remain largely overlooked. Drawing from St. Thérèse’s own writings, the testimonies of those who knew her, and the wisdom of the Church, Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm, presents six keys that unlock the heart of her spiritual doctrine: her devotion to the Holy Face, her understanding of Christ as Spouse, her profound love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, her hidden fraternal charity, the true meaning of the “Little Way,” and the mystery of her Passion and death. Written in light of recent Church recognition, including Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation C’est la confiance and UNESCO’s recognition of Thérèse as a World Heritage Person, this work reveals why her “science of love” speaks with renewed power to the modern world.Discover the six spiritual keys that unlock the heart of St. Thérèse’s “Little Way”Learn how devotion to the Holy Face deepens union with the suffering ChristUnderstand Thérèse’s radical confidence in God’s mercy and her “science of love”See how her hidden virtues form a blueprint for holiness in ordinary lifeGain practical insight into living trust, humility, and spiritual childhood todayIdeal for readers devoted to St. Thérèse, those seeking a deeper understanding of the Little Way, and Catholics longing for a spirituality of trust in an anxious age. Perfect for personal spiritual reading, parish study groups, and anyone searching for a path to holiness that can be lived in the hiddenness of everyday life.Key ThemesThe “Little Way” and spiritual childhoodDevotion to the Holy Face of JesusConfidence in God’s mercy amid suffering and doubtHardcover. 200 pages.Size: 6.50 x 4.50 (in)   Read More Read Less