St. Th r se of Lisieux, affectionately known as The Little Flower, lived a hidden yet radiant life that continues to inspire millions around the world. Born in 1873 in Alen on, France, she entered the Carmelite convent at just 15 and died at 24-but in those brief years, she illuminated the path to holiness with her "Little Way," a spiritual approach rooted in simplicity, trust, and childlike surrender to God.
Through her autobiography, Story of a Soul, Th r se revealed that sanctity isn't reserved for the extraordinary-it's found in everyday acts of love and humility. Her message resonates deeply with those seeking a faith that is gentle, accessible, and profoundly transformative.
Canonized in 1925 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997, Th r se is celebrated as the patron saint of missionaries, florists, and all who long for spiritual simplicity. Her enduring promise to "spend her heaven doing good on earth" and to "let fall a shower of roses" has led countless souls to experience her intercession through answered prayers, signs of roses, and moments of deep inner peace.