Our feast for St. Therese

"I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. 
To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul."
St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese of Lisieux is such a charming saint in my mind largely due to the virtue of her simplicity. She was wise beyond her years and yet her example is accessible to even the youngest child.

My children and I find great inspiration in her, and so we try to make this day a special one.

St. Therese lived in France, so we had a French-themed dinner in her honor.

The Menu: Chicken Francese (with capers, which I think technically makes it the Italian counterpart - Chicken Picatta - but just ignore that...), Roasted Lemon Garlic Broccoli, Lemon Pasta & Herb soup and a French Baguette with cheese.

For dessert the kids shared a Chocolate Eclair, which was one of St. Therese's favorite treats.

I highly recommend watching Therese (available online with a Netflix subscription) as part of the feast day festivities!

Additional Resources:
- Coloring pages
- Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
- Feast of St. Therese Recipes
- Novena to St. Therese beginning on her feast day
- Sacrifice Bead Tutorial

God, Our Father,

You promised Your Kingdom

to the little ones

and the humble of heart

Give us the grace

to walk confidently in the way

of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus,

so that helped by her prayers,

we may see Your glory

and share in Your Kingdom.

Amen.