ST.

THERESE OF THE CHILD

JESUS
PATRON SAINT OF RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
IS SPIRITUALITY NECESSARY? WHAT ARE
YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS

• It may be, it may be not

MARIE FRANCOISE THÉRÈSE MARTIN

• Born in January 2,1873

• Youngest of 9 children
• Mother died when she was 4
• When she was 15 she became a Carmelite nun
• Died at the age of 24 because of Tuberculosis
SPIRITUALITY

• Used the imagery of nature to explain how the Divine Presence is

everywhere and how everything is connected in God’s loving care and arms.
• She saw herself as a little flower: Simple and hidden, but blooming where
God had planted her
 SIMPLE ACTIVITY

• What is that one simple thing which you consider as God’s reminder for you
that He is ever present in your life? Why do you think so?
• As Therese said that she blooms where God has planted her, it entailed
acceptance. As for you, do you also aim to bloom where God has put/planted
you right now? Expound
• What are your thoughts on humility?
 HUMILITY

• As mentioned before, she considers herself as a little flower. Little because

she does not consider herself as someone who is great, not seeing herself as a
brilliant rose or an elegant lily. Only a small wild flower, unnoticed by the
population, yet growing and giving glory to God.
 WHY IS HUMILITY IMPORTANT?

• It affects our relationships as a whole

• Brings us peace of mind
• Makes us secure
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS AND THEIR
COUNTERPARTS
PRIDE AND HUILITY
ENVY AND KINDNESS
GLUTTONY AND TEMPERANCE
SLOTH AND DILIGENCE
LUST AND CHASTITY
AVARICE AND CHARITY
WRATH AND FORGIVENESS