Description: This week Dr. Anthony Lilles unravels the meaning of the oblation (or self offering) made by Saint Therese of Lisieux.

 Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• Was the book, Living the Mystery of Merciful Love, intended to be an informative book about Saint Therese?
• What does "oblation" mean to Saint Therese?
• How can an oblation be a form of holocaust?
• How is Saint Therese's "yes" similar to that of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
• How was Saint Therese's view of God different than that of the Jansenists?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Therese of Lisieux by Dr. Anthony Lilles and Dan Burke
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.