I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux
The key to happiness from one who found it in joyful abundance: St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux into a reader-friendly set of meditations. It’s perfect as a personal retreat when you have only a few moments to spare each day — and for spiritual reading anytime and anywhere.
Fr. Jean C. J. D’Elbée, a French priest deeply imbued with St. Thérèse’s spirit, brings you St. Thérèse’s teachings on God’s love and the confidence in Him that it should inspire in your soul; humility, peace, and fraternal charity; the apostolate; the Cross; and what it means truly to abandon yourself to Divine Providence.
I Believe in Love has helped countless souls embark on the way to the Father. It will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment!
The Way of Trust and Love
St. Thérèse of Lisieux sought a new way to Heaven: “a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way.” Blessed with personal limitations that might have discouraged another, Thérèse believed God would not have given her a desire for holiness if He did not intend for her to achieve it. She learned to humbly accept herself as she was and trust completely in God’s love.
First given as a retreat by renowned author Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love navigates excerpts of St. Thérèse’s writings phrase by phrase, extracting powerful, resonating insights. To Thérèse, the journey seemed “little” as she traveled it. A hundred and fifteen years after her death, the message of the young saint and Doctor of the Church has traveled around the world inspiring millions. With this newly translated study of her spirituality, many today will rediscover—or find for the first time—the relevance of “the little way,” in all seasons of life.
Fr. Jacques Philippe is well-known for his books on prayer and spirituality. A member of the Community of the Beatitudes, he regularly preaches retreats in France and abroad. He also spends much of his time giving spiritual direction and working for the development of the Community in Asia and Oceania where he travels frequently.
Carmelite Pocket Decade Rosary
Designed with the Carmelite way in mind, and using their colors, this pocket decade rosary is graceful and sturdy. Classic, natural beads support the simple purpose of a pocket rosary: to build our spiritual resolve one decade at a time.
Decade finger rosary fits in a small pocket
• Personal prayer companion
• Natural brown beads
• Hand out to others or keep for quiet daily prayer
• Handmade by The Catholic Company
Dimensions & Specifications
I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux
• ISBN: 9781928832287
• Author: Fr. Jean C.J. D’Elbee
• Format: Softcover
• Pages: 280
The Way of Trust and Love
• ISBN:9781594171659
• Author:Jacques Philippe
• Format:Softcover
• Pages:140
Carmelite Pocket Decade Rosary
• 3" length (measurement includes cross)
• Howlite beads
• Leather cording
I Believe in Love: Personal Retreat Based on Teaching of St. Therese & The Way of Trust and Love & Carmelite Pocket Rosary (Set)
$52.85