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- First Scripture Reading
- Ephesians 4: 1-7, 11-13
- Gospel Reading
- Matthew 9: 9-13
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.
“When charity is deeply rooted in the soul it shows itself on the outside.” — St. Therese of Lisieux
Relics Visit
The Relics of St. Therese and her parents, Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, are coming to the National Shrine of St. Therese from September 17 to October 1, 2023
All Souls Day
Share the names of your dearly departed for remembrance in the Carmelites All Souls Day Masses throughout the month of November.
St. Therese Feast Day Celebration
Join us for our Relics Tour and Feast Day Celebrations! Visit the family relics from September 17 — September 30, and join the Feast Day Celebration on Sunday, October 1, 2023!
Daily Scripture and Prayer
Feast of Saint Matthew, the Apostle and Evangelist
Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
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- First Scripture Reading
- 1 Tm 3:14-16
- Gospel Reading
- Lk 7:31-35
Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
- Readings
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- First Scripture Reading
- 1 Tm 3:1-13
- Gospel Reading
- Lk 7:11-17

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.