Another metaphor that Therese used to make sense of her spiritual journey was the metaphor of the "little flower." Several times in her autobiography she refers to herself as "the little flower," and this has been her ecclesiastical "nickname" ever since.
It is probably true that no single person had more profound and lasting impact upon the spirituality of Catholics in the 20th century than St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower.
Here is St. Alphonsus' list of "considerations" on God's spiritual mercies, and how we can receive them.
We now move forward approximately one hundred years to consider the writings of a saint who had a powerful impact upon the whole Catholic world in the 18th century.
Jesus makes it clear to St. Margaret Mary in this revelation that the Holy Eucharist is the principal means by which He applies His merciful love to her soul.
