What the Little Way Means to Me

The Little Way, said St. Therese of Lisieux, is "the way of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and absolute surrender." For a child who wanted nothing more than to be a grown-up, it's strange that, at the age of 13, I chose the doctor of spiritual childhood as my patron saint, my Confirmation name … Continue reading What the Little Way Means to Me →

Fibromyalgia and the Little Way: The Beginning of a Journey

A lot happened when I was 13. First of all, I was 13 – not an easy year. I started high school, throwing myself into marching band and honors classes with enthusiasm. And I had my second and final year of Confirmation prep – which, as a socially anxious teenager who still didn’t really know anyone in my … Continue reading Fibromyalgia and the Little Way: The Beginning of a Journey →