Description: This week Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss St. Therese's intense suffering as she experiences the dark night of the soul. 

 Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• Why does St. Therese refer to herself as "a grain of sand"? 
• The writings of St. Therese reflect those of St. John of the Cross: we must study the life of Jesus and imitate Him in everything we do. 
• We must detach ourselves from our own reputation.
• St. Therese had a devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus and finds consolation not only for herself, but for the world in a simple smile descending upon us from His blood-stained face.
• Why does St. Therese long for "the homeland" at this stage in her spiritual life?
• What is causing the suffering that St. Therese is experiencing?
• Why does God have us pass through such painful purification?
• How can one overcome the dark night of the soul?

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
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