Michael E. Gaitley

"St. Thérèse didn't die of tuberculosis. No, she suffered from tuberculosis, but she died of love."


This is hands down one of the best books on the spiritual life I've ever read. I cannot recommend it highly enough! It's really helped me to grow spiritually, and given me a deeper understanding of The Little Way and Divine Mercy. It's broken down into small sections, which include a reflection and a short prayer for each day. The 3rd week was the most interesting and helpful to me. This is a book that I know I will revisit again and again.

#mmdchallenge (a book you've been meaning to read)… (altro)

this do-it-yourself retreat combines the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Saints Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. The author, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, The Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, editorial director of Faith & Family magazine and editor of Catholic Digest, puts it, The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to… (altro)