Society of the Little Flower – US

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

The mission of the Society of the Little Flower is to promote devotion to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, the Carmelite Nun and Doctor of the Church. Through prayers and donations, friends of St. Thérèse enable Carmelites throughout the world to make a difference in people’s lives.

“When charity is deeply rooted in the soul it shows itself on the outside.” — St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Image of St Therese with pink background

St. Thérèse's Birthday

Celebrate St. Thérèse’s Birthday during the month of January!

Silhouettes of wisemen and nativity scene

Christmas Animated Ecard

Share the light of Christ’s birth through our inspiring animated Christmas ecard.

Nativity scene with the Wise Men and the Holy Family

Christmas Novena

Share the joy of Christ’s birth with our Christmas Novena cards.

Mass Cards

Send a Mass Enrollment Card to someone or make a donation for a card you have used.

Religious Gifts

A wide variety of gifts and devotional aids to help you learn and grow in faith.

Ways to Give

Support the ministries of the Carmelites in more than 50 countries around the world.

Daily Scripture and Prayer

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Published: Sunday December 21, 2025

Readings

First Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14

Second Scripture Reading: Romans 1: 1-7

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1: 18-24

Saturday of the Third Week of Advent

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Published: Saturday December 20, 2025

Readings

First Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14

Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 26-38

Friday of the Third Week of Advent

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Published: Friday December 19, 2025

Readings

First Scripture Reading: Judges 13: 2-7, 24-25a

Gospel Reading: Luke 1: 5-25

St. Therese and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Statue, National Shrine of St. Therese

Visit the National Shrine & Museum of St. Thérèse

Served by the Society of the Little Flower

The National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse Campus in Darien, Illinois is served and supported by the Society of the Little Flower.

The Shrine and its sacred spaces await your visit. Join us for daily Mass, plan your pilgrimage, or submit your petitions for remembrance in prayer.

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Society of the Little Flower – US

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

“When charity is deeply rooted in the soul it shows itself on the outside.” — St. Thérèse of Lisieux

St. Thérèse's Birthday

Christmas Animated Ecard

Christmas Novena

Mass Cards

Religious Gifts

Ways to Give

Daily Scripture and Prayer

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday of the Third Week of Advent

Friday of the Third Week of Advent

Visit the National Shrine & Museum of St. Thérèse

Served by the Society of the Little Flower

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