#2: The Little Way Simplified - St. Therese and the Fatherhood of God Retreat (Audio)

In this video, the second of five conferences, Fr. Terrance presents an overview of St. Therese's Little Way of Spiritual Childhood, using a simple stick-figure drawing to illustrate the saint's understanding of our relationship with Jesus.
Resources used for this series of conferences include:
Marc Foley, OCD, The Love that Keeps us Sane: Living the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux, Paulist Press, New York, 2000.
Marc Foley, OCD, The Context of Holiness: Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on the Life of St. Therese of Lisieux, ICS Publications, Washington, D.C., 2008.
Francois Jamart, OCD, Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese of Lisieux, Alba House, New York, 1961.
Vernon Johnson, Spiritual Childhood: The Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2001 [3rd ed.].
Susan Leslie, The Happiness of God; Holiness in Therese of Lisieux, Alba House, New York, 1988.
Conrad de Meester, OCD, The Power of Confidence: Genesis and Structure of the Way of Spiritual Childhood of St. Therese of Lisieux, Alba House, New York, 1998.
Conrad de Meester, OCD, With Empty Hands: the Message of St. Therese of Lisieux, Burns and Oates, London, 2002.
Maximilan Mary Dean, A Primer on the Absolute Primacy of Christ, Academy of the Immaculate, New Bedford, 2006.
H.M. Manteau-Bonamy, OP, Immaculate Conception and the Holy Spirit: The Marian Teachings of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Franciscan Marytown Press, Libertyville, 1977.
Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Abandonment to Divine Providence: The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN, 2010.

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Thank you Franciscan Friars for this wonderful series. This gives me hope, sometimes it seems so complicated to be a disciple. I can’t quite find the right words to explain what is in my heart, but know just how very much I appreciate the teachings you offer. I often wonder why, after communion people come back looking so somber, even unhappy. We should be filled with joy since Jesus has come to us mere humans. I try to smile and feel as grateful as one would after receiving Jesus. St Therese is so inspiring and offers those of us who have so little to offer, so much hope that our Lord is ok with us not doing great things but doing everything in Him and for Him. I offer everything to the Lord who has been so good to me and my family. Bless you all- especially Fr Terrance who helps me so much! 😭There is so little encouragement and so much condemnation in the world listening to this is like a balm on a wound, or a drink of cold water when one is so thirsty. Deeply appreciated ❤ Ave Maria 🌹Blessed be God forever 🙏🏻

[@MatthewKnickle]

Bless you! Have you ever heard John Crowder?❤

[@stephani3]

❤️🌼🦋