[St. Theresa of Lisieux] In the last months of her life, Therese reflected on commingling of this abandonment ... During her illness, her sisters moved the miraculous statue of the Virgin of the Smile ...

Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France to pious parents, both of whom were declared venerable by Pope John Paul II.

They are 1.) the importance of a holy family life; 2.) the “Little Way” of St. Thérèse; 3.) devotion to the Virgin Mary; 4.) love and desire for Jesus in the Eucharist; and 5.) suffering and sacrifice ...