Join Angela Sealana and Carmelite friar Fr. Jorge Maria Cabrera de la Eucaristía, OCD, as they explore the life and teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the beloved Little Flower. Discover the inspiring life of this role model of faith and hear how her teachings can guide us on our spiritual journey.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Who was St. Thérèse ‘the Little Flower’?
- What were her major contributions to Christian spirituality?
- Why is San Antonio home to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower?
- Learn about special opportunities to venerate relics of Thérèse and her holy parents in 2025.
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Guest Information

Fr. Jorge María Cabrera de la Eucaristía, OCD, was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He entered the Discalced Carmelites in 2001 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2009. Fr. Jorge has a Master’s Degree in Divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a Licentiate in Spiritual Theology with concentration on Carmelite Spirituality, from CITeS (International Center for Teresian and Sanjuanist Studies) in Avila in conjunction with Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, Spain. He is currently serving as the vocations director for the semi-province.
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