The Fire of Love by Fr James McCaffrey OCD

Praying with St.Therese of Lisieux. From the age of fifteen until her death at twenty-four, Therese of Lisieux lived a hidden life in the seclusion of a Carmelite convent in France. Today, she ranks among the great Doctors of the Church, alongside such figures as Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. This hidden nun, unknown at the time of her death, has become an inspiration for countless men and women all over the world through her writings and spirituality of child-like confidence in God. This warm and intimate portrait of Therese demonstrates that the message of her life is more relevant now than ever before, and introduces us to a practical spirituality for our troubled times. Her life, a celebration of littleness and powerlessness-qualities despised in a world in relentless pursuit of materialism and power-leads us directly to the loving heart of God.