Marking the 100th anniversary of her canonization, the faithful have the privilege of venerating the Little Flower, starting on her feast day.

By Joseph Pronechen | National Catholic Register

“I would like to travel over the whole earth to preach the Gospel,” St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote in her autobiography, Story of a Soul. Although she never left France, her hope and desire took shape as her relics began traveling around the world. Next stop for this saint of the “Little Way” and doctor of the Church is the United States.

St. Thérèse’s relics are coming to the U.S. for the second time beginning Oct. 1, her feast day. Her relics will make 40 stops in 11 states, crisscrossing the country from coast to coast through Dec. 8. This tour is designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her canonization, plus the Jubilee Year.