LEARNING HOW TO LOVE WITH SAINT THÉRÈSE SEVEN WINDOWS INTO TRUE CHARITY

Most of us find it simple to love those who are kind, agreeable, and familiar. But the Gospel calls us further. As Christ says, “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?” (Luke 6:32). We are called to a deeper love—a love that reaches the difficult, the irritating, and even those who oppose us.

This kind of love does not come naturally. It must be learned.

In this practical and deeply spiritual guide, St. Thérèse of Lisieux—Doctor of the Church and master of hidden charity—shows us the path. Through her lived wisdom, we discover how small, concrete acts can become powerful expressions of supernatural love: a restrained word, a hidden sacrifice, a patient silence, a simple smile.

Drawing on seven “windows into true charity,” this book offers a path for anyone who:

• struggles with difficult relationships
• desires to grow in authentic Christian love
• seeks a spirituality that can be lived in daily life

Whether you are facing a challenging person, longing for deeper charity, or simply seeking how to love as Christ loves, St. Thérèse gently leads the way.

About the Author

Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm, was born in New York Stateand, at the age of eighteen, joined the Franciscan Family of Mary Immaculate in Italy that was founded by Mother Maria Elisabetta Patrizi. Ordained a priest in 2015, he holds advanced degrees in spiritual theology, with a specialization in the Carmelite tradition and the relationship between St. John of the Cross and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. He teaches in Rome at the Teresianum and Regina Apostolorum on Carmelite Saints, as well as on the Shroud of Turin and Eastern Christian spirituality.