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Preface
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aint Thérèse on being asked shortly before her death what was the ‘Little Way’ she was so eager to teach others, replied: ‘It is the way of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and absolute surrender. I want to point out to souls the means that I have always found so completely successful, to tell them there is only one thing to do here below - to offer Our Lord the flowers of little sacrifices and win him by our caresses. That is how I have won him, and that is why I shall be made so welcome.’ The following extracts have been taken from the English translation of the Saint’s autobiography.2 They include in the Saint’s own words, advice which she gave by letter and by counsel to those who sought her guidance. It is hoped that the extracts may serve as sign-posts on the Little Way for those who wish to follow it.