January 20, 2017 - St. Therese: The Oblation Parts 4 & 5, God's Little Victim

Description: This week Dan, Melissa and Dr. Anthony Lilles discuss the meaning of being God's "little victim" and the idea of consoling God.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• Why can't St. Therese receive Holy Communion often?
• What does St. Therese mean by being a "little victim"? Does this imply self-pity?
• Why does she compare herself to a tabernacle?
• Does God need to be consoled? How can St. Therese say that she wants to console Him?
• Jesus reveals to us what's in the heart of the Father through His words and actions here on earth.

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
• Romans 12:1 - "...offer your bodies as a living sacrifice..."
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