Singing the Mercies of the Lord

This book is published in a year of anniversaries associated with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: the 150th anniversary of her birth in 1873 and the 100th anniversary of her beatification by Pope Pius XI in 1923.

A lifelong devotee of the French saint, Mr. Nolan expertly opens up new understandings of this young Carmelite nun to readers. His careful research provides a clear summary of various aspects of the life of Thérèse Martin.

The origins of this book are individual articles published in various journals of spirituality. As such, the reader may find it convenient to read the chapters as separate units. 

The articles are grouped into 5 sections: Saint Thérèse and her siblings;  Thérèse’s spiritual teachings; Thérèse, Mary, the saints, and spiritual writers; Thérèse, Ireland and other places; Thérèse and the theatre.