Little Flower of Jesus

Little Flower of Jesus is a collection of poems written by one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church, Thérèse of Lisieux. Through her poetry Thérèse expressed the notion that by the divine union of love, the soul takes on the semblance of Christ. The depth of her spirituality continuously inspires many believers. Over the decades, her poems helped to spread the devotion to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Thérèse of Lisieux, born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin (1873–1897), also known as Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known in English as the Little Flower, and in French as la petite Thérèse.