E4 | Echoes of Carmel – Ken Hackett – Saint Thérèse with Mary Harrington and Teresa Hegarty
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25th September, 2024 – Ken and guests Mary Harrington and Teresa Hegarty discuss Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (also known as Thérèse of Lisieux), one of the most beloved saints of not only the Carmelite tradition, but the entire church. They discuss the following topics:
- St. Therese’s Meeting with the Pope
- Her determination and courage in pursuing her vocation.
- The significance of her physical interaction with the Pope.
- Observations made by Father Révérony regarding her commitment.
- St. Therese’s Little Way
- Development of her spirituality and simplicity.
- Influence of John of the Cross and other Carmelite saints.
- Concept of approaching God with childlike trust.
- The idea of making small sacrifices and offerings with love.
- Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus
- Importance of the holy face in Therese’s spirituality.
- Connection to Sister Mary of Saint Peter and the revelations about the holy face.
- Therese’s poems and her reflections on Jesus’ suffering and love.
- Daily Life in Carmel
- Description of her ordinary life in the convent.
- Opportunities for practicing her Little Way through daily interactions.
- Examples of her patience and tolerance in challenging situations.
- Trust in God
- The significance of fully trusting in God through challenges.
- Therese’s childhood analogy of approaching God as a child.
- Her struggles with faith during illness and suffering.
- Finding Meaning in Struggles
- How struggles can lead to personal growth and understanding.
- Importance of prayers for others during difficult times.
- Reflection on blessings that come after trials.
- Relationship with Our Lady
- Importance of Mary in Therese’s life and spirituality.
- Therese’s understanding of Mary as a compassionate mother.
- Invocation of Mary for guidance and support.
- Desire for Missionary Work
- Therese’s aspirations to be a missionary despite being cloistered.
- Recognition of her vocation to pray for missionaries and the missions.
- Relationship with Her Father
- The influence of her father on her spirituality and life.
- Challenges faced during his illness and eventual death.
- The impact of his dementia and societal stigma on Therese.
These topics highlight the various dimensions of St. Therese’s life, spirituality, and the challenges she faced.
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