This is the last pilgrimage sites before heading back to Singapore the next day.
The footsteps of St Therese of Lisieux.
Lisieux is a small, quiet town in Normandy, yet it is the heart of one of the greatest saints of modern times—St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.
Walking through Lisieux is like retracing the simple yet powerful footsteps of the Little Flower. We began at Les Buissonnets, the family home where Thérèse spent her childhood years after the death of her mother. It was here that her deep love for God took root, shaped by family, prayer, and everyday sacrifices.
From there, we visited the Carmel of Lisieux, where Thérèse entered at just 15 years old. Behind its walls, she lived a hidden life of humility, obedience, and love—offering even the smallest actions to God through what she called “the Little Way.” This is also where she died at the age of 24 and where her relics are preserved.
We then made our way to the Basilica of St. Thérèse, a grand and beautiful church built in her honor. Standing in contrast to her simple life, the basilica proclaims how a soul who chose smallness became a saint for the whole world.
Following the footsteps of St. Thérèse in Lisieux is a gentle reminder that holiness is not found in great deeds, but in doing small things with great love. In the quiet streets of this town, her message continues to bloom—simple, hidden, and full of grace.
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