St Therese of Lisieux (13)

This striking line art illustration of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, OCD, also known as Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, the Little Flower of Jesus, and la petite Thérèse, presents her within a stained-glass-style window design. She stands serenely in her Discalced Carmelite habit, holding a crucifix entwined with roses—symbols of her enduring spiritual presence and her promise to “let fall a shower of roses” upon the faithful.

The circular halo is surrounded by a beaded frame, while the background includes cloud motifs and a cross-topped church roof, evoking the heavenly reward she now enjoys. The purity of her gaze and the gentle arrangement of the roses invite meditation on her “Little Way” of spiritual childhood—finding holiness in small acts of love and humility.

Born in Alençon, France, in 1873, St. Thérèse entered the Carmel of Lisieux at age 15 and offered her brief life entirely to God. She was canonized in 1925 by Pope Pius XI and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997 by Pope John Paul II. Her feast day is October 1, and she is the patroness of missionaries, florists, and the sick.

Ideal for catechesis, religion classes, and homeschooling, this image serves as a valuable devotional tool for teaching about one of the most beloved saints of the modern era, whose simple path to sanctity continues to inspire countless souls.