St. Thérèse of Lisieux is, according to Pope Pius X, “the greatest saint of modern times” — so much so that St. John Paul II declared her a Doctor of the Church, the youngest so far.
If you love her, there are a few events around the Archdiocese of Denver where you can celebrate her feast day, which is Oct. 1.
“Rose Petal Evening” with Community of the Beatitudes Celebrate the feast of St. Thérèse with an evening of praising the Lord with poems and songs from the saint and asking her intercession. Bring a rose and a self-addressed and stamped envelope (optional). Sept. 29: St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 7 p.m. Oct. 5: St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 7 p.m.
Feast Day Celebration with St. Thérèse of Lisieux Mass to celebrate the feast of St. Thérèse will be held at the Carmelite Monastary. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Nicholas Larkin with a blessing and distribution of roses. Oct. 3: Carmelite Monastary, 6138 S Gallup St., 80120 Cost: Free
FOCUS Presents: “An Evening with Thérèse” The Fellowship of Catholic University Students at CU Boulder present a unique fundraiser. Keynote speaker is Bishop Jorge Rodriguez. Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and delectable dinner. Oct. 6: Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 6739 S. Boulder Rd. Cost: Individual ticket if before Sept. 18, discounts available online. Contact: Janet Driscoll, 303-898-8865 or jmdriscoll7@comcast.net.