Here are some reflection questions based on Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse of Lisieux, with a focus on how her experiences, spirituality, and teachings can apply to our own lives:
🌱 1. Humility and Simplicity
St. Thérèse embraced the "Little Way" — doing small things with great love.
- In what areas of my life can I practice greater humility and simplicity?
- Do I sometimes overlook small opportunities to love and serve others because they seem insignificant?
- How can I embrace being “little” in a world that values recognition and power?
❤️ 2. Love as the Core of Vocation
She said, “My vocation is love!” and saw love as the heartbeat of all vocations.
- How do I express love in my daily actions, even in difficult or mundane tasks?
- Is love the driving force behind the way I relate to others — family, coworkers, friends?
- How can I better love those who are difficult for me?
🕊️ 3. Trust and Surrender
Thérèse trusted God's mercy more than her own efforts.
- Do I truly trust in God’s love and mercy, even when I fail or feel weak?
- What areas of my life need deeper surrender to God’s will?
- How do I respond when I feel spiritually dry or distant from God?
🛐 4. Hidden Sacrifices and Interior Life
She found great joy in offering hidden sacrifices, unnoticed by others.
- Do I value interior sacrifices and quiet acts of charity, even when no one sees?
- What is one hidden act of love I can offer God today?
- Am I seeking approval from others, or do I offer my actions quietly for God?
💬 5. Acceptance of Weakness and Imperfection
Thérèse accepted her weaknesses as a way to rely more on God.
- How do I view my own weaknesses — with shame or with humility and trust?
- Can I accept my flaws as opportunities to draw closer to God rather than as failures?
- Do I judge others for their imperfections, or do I show compassion?
🌸 6. Childlike Confidence
She had deep, childlike trust in God’s love and providence.
- Do I approach God with the confidence and simplicity of a child?
- What keeps me from surrendering fully to God’s love?
- How can I cultivate greater spiritual childhood — not childishness, but trusting dependence?