Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints
- St. Therese of Lisieux, virgin & doctor of the Church
- Remigius, bishop and confessor;
- Romanus the Melodist;
- Melorus Melar or Mylor, martyr;
- Bavo or Allowin
Therese Martin: the "Little Flower," died 30 September 1897 A.D. of tuberculosis in Carmel of Lisieux at age 24; born in Alencon; contemplative who, in her biography, "The Story of a Soul" urged all to follow "the little way"; proclaimed doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II, 19 October 2001 A.D.; patroness of the missions, of France.
- St. Therese's book The Story of a Soul is mentioned as one of the fourteen classics in the book The Classics of Catholic Spirituality
- More details on the story of her life are found in the book, Saints and Spiritual Friendship
- She is also one of the patron saints of France together with St. Denis, St. Bernadette Soubirous, St. Joan of Arc, St. Martin of Tours and St. Remigius. Learn more
- She is also a co-patron of Missions, Learn more
- The Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux
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