The Letters of St. Thérèse

The Martin family is unlike any other: parents canonized as saints, daughters who pursued holiness, and the youngest, Thérèse, proclaimed a Doctor of the Church. Their legacy comes to life in their letters — words filled with love, struggle, prayer, and deep trust in God.

In this podcast series, Fr. Timothy Gallagher explores the letters of Zélie, Louis, and their daughters. Through these writings, we encounter a family who lived the Gospel in the ordinary joys and sorrows of life. Their letters tell of illness, perseverance, devotion to prayer, and a household where faith shaped every choice.

Listeners will come to know not only St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus but also her parents and sisters, discovering how their shared witness can encourage Catholic families today. Through Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts, this series invites us to draw inspiration from the Martins, whose faith-filled correspondence reminds us that holiness grows in the home and in the ordinary rhythms of family life.