Unfortunately, I did not read it for many years, not being inclined to do any spiritual reading that was outside of what was necessary for catechism class. When I finally picked it up ten years later, I was so pleased to find that my Grandmother had given me a veritable treasure chest of spiritual wealth.
The book is entitled The Little Flower and the Blessed Sacrament. It was written by the Rev. Joseph Husslein, S.J. (Jesuit, I believe?) in the year of Our Lord, 1925.
After many fruitless searches, I've been unable to find another copy of the book. I wish it was still in print, because I'd give it to everyone I knew.
And then, tonight, after spying it on my bookshelf, I decided that the book needed to be shared. It is too precious and full of beautiful, edifying thoughts to sit on my bookshelf. Some further research reveals that the book was copyrighted in 1925, but after the initial 23 years the copyright wasn't renewed by the author, which makes it public domain, to the best of my knowledge.
Therefore, I've decided to post bits from the book for my reader's enjoyment. With God's grace, I hope it will bring people closer to The Little Flower, and through her to the Blessed Sacrament and the Catholic Church.
St. Therese of Lisieux, ora pro nobis!
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The Little Flower and the Blessed Sacrament- Beautiful cover illustration of a young St. Therese showering rose petals on Our Lord.  Signature inside cover- Monsignor Joseph J. Gavenda, S.T.D., J.C.D. (It seems my great-great uncle had a devotion to the Little Flower as well!!) |
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| Lovely image of St. Therese sending forth her "Shower of Roses" with the Blessed Mother and the Christ Child looking on. |
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Imprini Potest- Lawrence J. Kelly, S.J. Nihil Obstat- Arthur J. Scanlan, S.T.D. Imprimatur- +Patrick Cardinal Hayes, Archbishop of New York New York, October 25, 1925 Dedicated to St. Therese of the Child Jesus on the occasion of the 28th International Eucharistic Congress, Chicago 1926 |
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