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Why Lent Feels Like a Maze Mar 14, 2026

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Lent can feel like a maze. But where is it all leading? Lent is not a program of self-improvement. It is part of something far greater: our transformation into the divine life of God.
In this video, we explore why Lent exists and how Mary shows us the final goal.
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Lent Feels Worse? That Might Be a Good Sign Mar 07, 2026

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Have you ever kept your Lenten resolutions and still felt worse instead of better? What if that discomfort isn’t failure — but a sign that something deeper is happening? This reflection explores why Lent can feel harder precisely when it’s doing its work.

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If Jesus Won… Why Am I Still Suffering? Feb 28, 2026

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If Christ has already won the victory, why does suffering remain?
In this reflection we turn to St John of the Cross and the mystery of the Crucified Christ to understand why victory does not always mean removal of pain. The Cross was not a display of strength but of weakness transformed by love. And that changes everything for how we endure our trials today.
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Lent Isn’t About Your Plan Feb 21, 2026

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Lent is not a self-improvement program. It is not about our plans our projects or our performance. From the beginning Lent was a preparation for Baptism a time to empty our hands and receive the life God wants to give.
Drawing from St John of the Cross and the meaning of Christian obedience this reflection explores what it really means to follow Christ. We cannot follow Him while clinging to our own will. Lent invites us to let go to trust the Father and to learn how to live at the pace of grace.
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Misconceptions about St. Thérèse Nov 11, 2025

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Over time, the popular image of St. Thérèse has sometimes obscured her true depth. This episode looks beyond the clichés to reveal the real Thérèse and the heart of her message.

The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/

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Relics and Miracles of St. Thérèse Nov 04, 2025

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Shortly after the death of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, countless miracles began to occur through her intercession—healings, conversions, and answers to prayer that revealed the power of her Little Way. Many of these miracles are closely connected to her relics, which have traveled across the world, drawing millions of people to deeper faith and love of God. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary history of these miracles, the meaning of relics in Catholic tradition, and why St. Thérèse continues to touch hearts and lives even today.

The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/

Stronger than Steel: Soldiers of the Great War Write to Thérèse of Lisieux - https://www.icspublications.org/collections/from-other-publishers/products/stronger-than-steel-soldiers-of-the-great-war-write-to-therese-of-lisieux

A Shower of Roses: The Most Beautiful Miracles of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - https://www.icspublications.org/collections/from-other-publishers/products/a-shower-of-roses-the-most-beautiful-miracles-of-saint-therese-of-lisieux

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St. Thérèse's Suffering and Death Oct 28, 2025

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The final years of St. Thérèse’s life were marked by profound physical, psychological, and spiritual suffering. In this episode, we explore how these trials became the path to her deepest faith and trust in God.

The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/

For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Thérèse's Spiritual Brother Oct 21, 2025

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During the final year of her life, St. Thérèse wrote letters to a seminarian named Maurice Bellière. In this episode, we're joined by ICS Publications editor, Amelia Castro-Mendoza, to discuss the story of Maurice's life and how he became a great protégé of the Little Way.

The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/

For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

The Trial of Faith of St. Thérèse Oct 14, 2025

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St. Thérèse entered a profound spiritual darkness during the final 18 months of her life. In this episode, we explore her trial of faith and the powerful lessons she offers for facing our own times of spiritual struggle.

The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/

For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

The Confidence of St. Thérèse Oct 07, 2025

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"It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to love." In this episode, we discuss the confidence of St. Thérèse that is at the heart of her Little Way.

The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/

For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org