The Paradoxical Life of St. Therese: The 24-Year-Old Doctor of the Church | Fr. Lawrence Carney

🌹 Discover the paradoxical life of St. Therese of Lisieux, the 24-year-old Carmelite nun who became a Doctor of the Church. In this episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Fr. Lawrence Carney III reveals the childlike faith, mystical experiences, and hidden sufferings that shaped Therese’s “Little Way.” Explore her profound influence on families, priests, and missionaries, her devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, and why her teachings on humility, sacrifice, and spiritual warfare remain so powerful today.🙏 Expect insights on Therese’s family legacy, her spiritual battles, her understanding of suffering, and how her life can transform your own journey of faith.Use code LITTLEFLOWER for a discount on St. Therese's autobiography, Story of a Soul!📖 Story of a Soul and other TAN Books on St. Therese of Lisieux: https://bit.ly/3VGoz7z📖TAN Books by Fr. Carney: https://bit.ly/4nXCRfU👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS00:01 Trailer2:55 Fr. Carney's Commitment to the Holy Face7:32 Explaining Saint Therese to the Unfamiliar11:50 Historical Context to Saint Therese15:35 The Unique Family of Saint Therese19:39 Entering the Convent: A Family Legacy22:01 Facing the Fear of Aging and Mental Decline25:49 The Role of Doctors of the Church29:44 Saint Therese: The Patron of Missionaries31:51 Spiritual Warfare: Therese vs. the Devil34:19 The Articulation of Faith and Spiritual Growth37:18 Transitioning Through Spiritual Stages39:29 Childhood Reflections on Spirituality42:11 Generosity in Spiritual Life45:26 Mystical Experiences of a Young Saint48:44 The Secret of Virtue52:22 Understanding the Desire for Suffering55:11 Saint Therese Embracing Poor Health58:53 Understanding Scruples in Spiritual Life1:01:10 Transition to Religious Life1:07:00 Entering Carmel: Expectations vs. Reality1:09:51 The Divine Physician's Prescription1:13:51 Lessons in Humility from a Broken Vase1:16:43 Enduring the Dark Night of the Soul1:19:42 The Spirituality of Reparation1:22:11 The Role of Saints in Spiritual Growth1:27:39 The Importance of Cloistered Nuns1:31:32 Introduction to the Devotion of the Holy Face1:34:30 Encouragement to Embrace the Devotion#SaintTherese #LittleWay #DoctorOfTheChurch #CatholicPodcast #ConorGallagherShow #FrLawrenceCarney #HolyFaceDevotion #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicFaith #MysticalSpirituality