Courtney Mares

3 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Courtney Mares

There, she prayed on her knees before a painting of the Virgin Mary, beseeching God for the grace to enter the Carmelite convent at the age of 15, a request that she also boldly made during an audience with Pope Leo XIII at the Vatican. In 1887, during a pilgrimage to Rome, Thérèse Martin — now known around the world as St. Thérèse of Lisieux — visited the chapel of Mater Admirabilis, tucked inside a convent atop the Spanish Steps.

3 weeks ago | catholicworldreport.com | Courtney Mares |Catherine Harmon

In 1887, during a pilgrimage to Rome, Thérèse Martin — now known around the world as St. Thérèse of Lisieux — visited the chapel of Mater Admirabilis, tucked inside a convent atop the Spanish Steps. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNAVatican City, May 16, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Millions of tourists flock to Rome’s Spanish Steps each year, but few realize that at the top of the steps is a hidden chapel with a special connection to St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

3 weeks ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Courtney Mares

Vatican City, May 16, 2025 / 06:00 am Millions of tourists flock to Rome’s Spanish Steps each year, but few realize that at the top of the steps is a hidden chapel with a special connection to St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In 1887, during a pilgrimage to Rome, Thérèse Martin — now known around the world as St. Thérèse of Lisieux — visited the chapel of “Mater Admirabilis,” tucked inside a convent atop the iconic staircase.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Courtney Mares

15 hours agoUS: Backpacker’s Tent Overrun by Hundreds of Big Spiders in Shocking Nighttime OrdealUnited States - October 23, 2024 Lake Clark National Park & Preserve - A backpacker camping in the remote wilderness of Lake Clark faced an unsettling surprise after a long day of exploration. Settling into their tent for the night, the camper nestled into their sleeping bag, unaware of the creatures gathering outside. In the middle of the night, they woke with a start, sensing something amiss.

3 weeks ago | ewtn.co.uk | Courtney Mares

In 1887, during a pilgrimage to Rome, Thérèse Martin — now known around the world as St. Thérèse of Lisieux — visited the chapel of Mater Admirabilis, tucked inside a convent atop the Spanish Steps. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNABy Courtney MaresVatican City, May 16, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Millions of tourists flock to Rome’s Spanish Steps each year, but few realize that at the top of the steps is a hidden chapel with a special connection to St. Thérèse of Lisieux.