Overview

• The liturgical calendar for Wednesday, October 1, places St. Thérèse of Lisieux as the principal commemoration for Catholics worldwide.
• St. Thérèse is remembered for her “little way” of holiness through simple acts done with love and for her patronage of the missions.
• Born in France, she entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux at age 15 after seeking special permission during an audience with Pope Leo XIII.
• She died at 25 years old and was later formally recognized as a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II on October 19, 1997.
• The day’s observances also recall other saints and blesseds, including St. Nicecius, St. Romanos the Melodist, St. Wasnulph, St. Piaton, and martyrs such as Álvaro Sanjuán Canet, Florencia Caerols Martínez, Antonio Rewera, and Juan Robinson, with invitations to personal reflection and onomastic celebrations.