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- First Scripture Reading
- Isaiah 11: 1 - 10
- Gospel Reading
- Luke 10: 21 - 24
Society of the Little Flower – US
St. Therese of Lisieux
The mission of the Society of the Little Flower is to promote devotion to St. Therese of the Child Jesus, the Carmelite Nun and Doctor of the Church. Through prayers and donations, friends of St. Therese enable Carmelites throughout the world to make a difference in people’s lives.
Advent Calendar
Experience the spiritual journey with our Advent Calendar, filled with daily blessings of inspiring messages, images, videos, and sounds honoring St. Therese.
“When charity is deeply rooted in the soul it shows itself on the outside.” — St. Therese of Lisieux
Christmas Tree of Hope
Share your Christmas intentions at the National Shrine of St. Therese in Darien, IL.
Giving Tuesday
Show your devotion to St. Therese by supporting the Carmelite ministries this Giving Tuesday.
Daily Scripture and Prayer
Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
Monday of the First Week of Advent
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- First Scripture Reading
- Isaiah 2: 1-5
- Gospel Reading
- Matthew 8: 5-11
First Sunday of Advent
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- First Scripture Reading
- Jeremiah 33: 14-16
- Second Scripture Reading
- I Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
- Gospel Reading
- Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
Visit the National Shrine & Museum of St. Therese
Served by the Society of the Little Flower
The National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese are part of the Darien, Illinois Carmelite campus, 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.