Centenary of St. Thérèse’s Canonization Concludes with Triduum at Edmonton
In preparation for the conclusion of the Centenary of the Canonization of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a Triduum was held at Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre, Edmonton, Canada. Over three days, Rev. Fr. Rudolf D’Souza preached a spiritually enriching retreat on: The Greatness of Littleness of St. Thérèse, The Dynamism of Suffering that Culminated in Her Little Way, and The Final Seal of Her Spirituality: “I Have Found My Vocation—Love.”

Through his reflections, Fr. Rudolf unfolded various dimensions of St. Thérèse’s spirituality, offering practical and concrete applications to daily life. He drew parallels between her Little Way and the contemporary challenges of war, violence, the rapid growth of mass media, and the complex problems facing the world today. For those who attended, it was truly a spiritual feast. On October 1, the faithful gathered joyfully for the solemn celebration of her feast and the conclusion of the Centenary Year of her Canonization.

Many participants testified to the graces they received, deepening their knowledge of St. Thérèse, her suffering, and her ultimate vocation to love.

During this time, the community also celebrated the birthday of Fr. Jerome Moras on September 30. Friends from Calgary, along with two close companions of Fr. Rudolf—Fr. Vincent de Paul and Br. Mariano from Madrid, Spain—joined the celebrations and participated in the retreat. They also visited the monastery at Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre, enriching their stay with prayer and fellowship.

With gratitude, the community acknowledges Fr. Rudolf for his inspiring preaching, Fr. Jerome Moras, and the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre community for their dedicated efforts in organizing the retreat and making all necessary preparations.