Why does Jesus allow us to suffer? …Because He knows that it is the only means of preparing us to know Him as he knows Himself, and to become ourselves divine.

—St. Thérèse of Lisieux

quoted in the book, Spiritual Childhood: The Spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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ACCESSIBLE SANCTITY

Thérèse’s spirituality, her Little Way of Spiritual Childhood, is one that can be imitated and practiced by all souls, no matter what their state in life. Her spirituality has been recognized by the Church as a special gift from God for ordinary people everywhere to reach heroic sanctity.

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