Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse
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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.</p>\n<p>Written in light of recent Church recognition, including Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation <em>C’est la confiance</em> 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.</p>\n<!-- Conversion Bullets -->\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Discover the six spiritual keys that unlock the heart of St. Thérèse’s “Little Way”</li>\n<li>Learn how devotion to the Holy Face deepens union with the suffering Christ</li>\n<li>Understand Thérèse’s radical confidence in God’s mercy and her “science of love”</li>\n<li>See how her hidden virtues form a blueprint for holiness in ordinary life</li>\n<li>Gain practical insight into living trust, humility, and spiritual childhood today</li>\n</ul>\n<!-- From the Book -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">From the Book</h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: italic; border-left: 4px solid #E2E2E2; background: #fafafa; padding: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; margin: 1rem 0;\">“If God is good and gentle, tender and merciful, then one can trust Him—or rather, entrust oneself to Him with total confidence and abandonment, like a child in a parent’s arms. 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My nature was such that fear made me recoil; with love, not only did I advance—I actually flew.”</blockquote>\n<!-- Intended Audience -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p>Ideal 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. 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Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse
Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse
By Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm · Published by TAN Books
Overview
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 Christ
Understand 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 life
Gain practical insight into living trust, humility, and spiritual childhood today
From the Book
“If God is good and gentle, tender and merciful, then one can trust Him—or rather, entrust oneself to Him with total confidence and abandonment, like a child in a parent’s arms. In an age that feared God as Judge, Thérèse dared to see Him as Love.”
“Jesus is my only Love!—she carved it into the wood of her cell door, a cry of faith born in the darkness of her final trial. When Heaven seemed farthest, she engraved her heart into eternity. It was love, not light, that sustained her.”
“He launched me full sail upon the waves of confidence and love which so strongly attracted me, but upon which I dared not advance. My nature was such that fear made me recoil; with love, not only did I advance—I actually flew.”
Intended Audience
Ideal 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.
FAQs
What makes this book different from other titles on St. Thérèse? This study goes beyond familiar stories about the Little Flower and explores the theological depth of her spirituality, especially her devotion to the Holy Face and the deeper meaning of the Little Way.
Is this book suitable for readers new to St. Thérèse? Yes. While grounded in rich theological insight, the writing remains clear and accessible for readers who are encountering her spirituality for the first time.
How does this book help readers understand St. Thérèse’s spirituality today? This book reveals the deeper meaning of St. Thérèse’s “Little Way,” showing how her message of childlike trust and confidence in God’s mercy remains a powerful guide for Catholics living in the challenges of the modern world.
Key Themes
The “Little Way” and spiritual childhood
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus
Confidence in God’s mercy amid suffering and doubt