Praying with St. Thérèse: A 12-Day Journey to a More Personal Relationship with Jesus

What if growing closer to Jesus didn't mean adding another thing to your already-full life?

What if it could begin with something much simpler: pausing, talking with Jesus, listening, and learning to notice His presence in your everyday life?

This 12-day retreat invites you to grow in a more personal relationship with Jesus, inspired by the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

You may love your Catholic faith and faithfully pray the Rosary, attend Mass, go to Adoration, pray novenas, or use devotionals and still wonder:

• How do I actually talk with Jesus?
  
• How do I listen for His voice?
  
• How do I recognize His presence?
  
• How do I bring Him into my everyday life?

If prayer sometimes feels like a checklist, your mind wanders when you try to pray, or you've wondered whether a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus is really possible for you, you are in the right place.

A Little Way of Growing Closer to Jesus

St. Thérèse showed us that holiness isn't about doing extraordinary things. Her Little Way was about small acts of love, trust, surrender, and confidence in God, right in the middle of everyday life.

We'll bring that same spirit into prayer.

The first three days introduce two simple practices: Prayer Language and Prayer Place.

Then you'll enter a nine-day guided journey inspired by St. Thérèse and the tradition of the novena.

Each day invites you to pause, reflect, spend intentional time with Jesus, explore Scripture and the wisdom of St. Thérèse, and bring your real life into prayer.

This isn't about praying perfectly or completing twelve more things. 

It's about creating space for a relationship.

Your mind may wander. You may miss a day. You may not know what to say. That's okay.

Let each Hozana notification be an invitation, not another obligation. Simply return when you're ready.

Where might this journey lead?

My hope is that these 12 days help you discover that you don't have to escape your everyday life to be with Jesus.

He is already there: 

in the car, 

the laundry, 

the decisions, 

the overwhelm, 

the beautiful moments, 

the questions, 

...and everything in between.

As you practice, you may become more comfortable talking with Jesus, more attentive to His presence, and more aware of how you can walk with Him through your everyday life.

Come as you are. Take a breath. Pause. Breathe. Jesus. And begin.

About Theresa

I'm Theresa Matters, a Catholic Mindset Coach certified through Metanoia Catholic. I'm passionate about helping Catholic women grow in their relationship with Jesus, hear God's voice with discernment, and live their everyday lives with greater peace, clarity, joy, and freedom.

The Little Way of St. Thérèse has deeply influenced the way I approach faith and life: small, intentional steps with Jesus, right where we are.

I'd love to stay connected with you beyond this retreat.

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For speaking or retreat inquiries, you can reach me directly at hello@theresamatters.com.

St. Thérèse, pray for us.

Holy Spirit, surprise us!