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This is the story of the "the Little Flower," Saint Teresa of Lisieux. Teresa does not have a spectacular story for www.SaintsforSinners.com to write. She was a frail girl whose ill health kept her deprived from doing much of the Charity work she wanted to do, like being a Missionary and tending to the poor. Instead, Teresa had to fight for her own health and well being. Her healthy days were always very appreciated, as she spent more days sick than well. Teresa's message seems to be to "stop and smell the flowers!" It is when we take things for granted that we tend to forget about the beauty in our everyday lives. Teresa relished waking up each day, visiting with her family and spending her time in prayer with her friends, the other Carmelite Nuns. It seems to us that Teresa was probably the type who could have a joyous moment washing and drying the dishes with a friend after having a meal. She would likely enjoy simple conversation and just spending time listening and sharing a moment! Teresa noticed and loved the spectacular moment one has with a friend when no words are spoken but the air is filled with caring. A friend's presence was a present to Teresa. Teresa enjoyed the ordinary moments and she teaches us to enjoy them too. There were no mundane tasks for Teresa of Lisieux; she found comfort and joy in everything. Her simple faith and acceptance of all that life offered her, including the tuberculosis that cut her life short at age 24, led her to build a legion of followers. As she lay bedridden and dying, she completed writing a book, "The Story for a Soul" and it has been translated into many languages with millions of copies sold. In the book ,Teresa says she will shower the world with roses and their beauty and wonderful fragrance are said to be enhanced by Saint Teresa. In 1999, Teresa of Lisieux's relics came to our hometown in New Orleans, Louisiana; thousands of believers endured long lines throughout the night to share a simple yet defining moment with the Little Flower, Saint Teresa of Lisieux.

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