Want to learn more about virtues, saints, the Catholic faith and the foundations of Little Flowers? Below are links to books and websites that provide excellent information on these and other topics.
The Vatican’s website – has news about the Holy Father and international events in the Church and a resource library with tests of encyclicals and other Church documents and other resources
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops’ website – has news about national events in the Church, information about the Catholic Church in America and daily readings and other resources.
Catholic Answers – provides answers to questions about faith and moral and inspirational blog posts
EWTN – has a library full of Church documents and links to daily readings.
Catholic Online – a fantastic resource for more information on the saints
The New American Bible – The first and most important source for Little Flowers is the word of God itself, the Holy Scriptures.
An online version of the Bible can be found on the Vatican’s website here.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church – Little Flowers is founded in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. The Catechism offers a summary of the Church’s theological and moral teachings.
An online version of the Catechism can be found on the Vatican’s website here.
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Outlines of Moral Theology by Rev. Francis J. Connell – Rachel Watkins cites this work as one of her main sources when writing the Little Flowers Wreaths
The Catholic Girl’s Guide by Rev. F. X. Lasance – One of the main inspirations for Little Flowers, Wreath I follows along with Rev. Lasance’s “Maiden’s Wreath.”
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Moral Theology, A Complete Course, Volumes I and II by Fr. John A. McHugh and Fr. Charles J Callan revised and enlarged by Fr. Edward P. Farrell – Rachel Watkins cites this work as one of her main sources when writing the Little Flowers Wreaths
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The Book of Virtues and The Children’s Book of Virtues by William Bennett – a true classic, Bennett compiles stories which highlight a number of virtues that can easily be incorporated into Little Flowers meetings.
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Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft and The Heart of Virtue by Donald DeMarco – Are recommended in the Wreath I Leader’s Guide as excellent books on virtue and how to live it in daily life
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Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse of Lisieux – The Autobiography of St. Thérèse, the patron of Little Flowers, not only tells the story of this young saint’s life but speaks powerfully about how holiness is as simple as letting God love you.
I Believe in Love by Fr. Jean C. J. d Elbée – This series of meditations, rooted in the spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, centers on God’s unconditional, fatherly love for us even when our lives are full of suffering.
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