The Carmelites of Lisieux’s menu at the time of St. Thérèse
Reading the monastery archives and confidential letters of little Thérèse, we discover, beyond the recipes, the joy of a daily life filled with God.
Marzena Devoud
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In her day, it was fashionable to offer yourself to “divine justice,” but Thérèse of Lisieux did the opposite, offering herself to the merciful love of God.
Hitting the snooze button too often is bad for sleep
Scientists agree: using the snooze button when you wake up to extend your night by a few minutes has the exact opposite effect to that intended by sleepers.
The day Our Lady of Czestochowa found herself behind bars
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Discretion: A forgotten virtue?
What if being reserved, keeping quiet to make room for others, were an experience of joy and precious inner peace?
What happened when a Polish IT magnate read St. Faustina’s Diary?
Polish businessman Roman Kluska, a former personal computer magnate, was struck by the coherence of her writing, and it changed his life.
3 Tips for single people feeling discouraged and lonely
Dealing with the loneliness of being single when you wish you were married can be hard.
Can it do any good to ask someone forgiveness or forgive them after they’ve died?
"Taking the step of forgiving or asking for forgiveness can open the way for the deceased to eternal life."
These Sisters of Mary Immaculate take in children no one else wants
"Nobody wanted you? Then we want you with all our heart," the sisters tell the children at their foster home.
Beautiful book combines St. Thérèse’s wisdom with art of her time
This creative new volume will give you insights into St. Thérèse that you've never considered, even if you're one of her biggest fans. And if you want to share the Faith with an art lover, this is for you ...
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Three popes, three styles, three personalities. Explore their work environments through these photos and testimonies.
Why empathetic listening is the key to avoiding conflicts
Active listening, also called empathetic listening, shows respect and warm trust towards others.
Breaking off the engagement: No one wants to talk about it, but we should
Engaged couples who break off their engagement often experience it as "a small divorce."
How to avoid (or remedy) “adultery of the heart” when you’re married
How can we avoid falling into this trap when the opportunity arises?
From atheist to priest: “God won my heart in 30 seconds”
"I felt joy, freedom, and a tremendous peace at that moment. Now I know it was the Holy Spirit.”
Why ‘Story of a Soul’ is a best-seller
"Often, they’re people on a spiritual quest, without necessarily being practicing believers. They buy Story of a Soul because it’s the best key to the spirituality of the little Thérèse who’s a guide who inspires, mobilizes, and energizes them"
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Her two little ones fight different serious diseases. Where does she find the strength to carry on?
A priest and author explains why so many men today seem lost
“The heart of the male soul is self-giving; it is the very soul of fatherhood."
The beautiful symbolism of the wedding veil
The traditional wedding veil is rich with symbolism of commitment, fidelity, purity, and unity as bride and groom.
Testimony of the grandson of Charles of Austria, a beatified 20th-century European emperor
The exceptional sovereign was a man of faith with an inspiring vision of his call to service to others.