{"product_id":"saint-therese-of-lisieux-shining-light-doll","title":"Saint Therese of Lisieux Shining Light Doll","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eMeet St. Therese of Lisieux! \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSt. Therese of Lisieux (October 1st)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatron of: missionaries, HIV\/AIDS sufferers, florists, gardeners, tuberculosis,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ab1250;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eloss of parents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc3e8a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc3e8a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edo not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc3e8a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edaisy of its simple charm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc3e8a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc3e8a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e― \u003cspan class=\"authorOrTitle\"\u003eSt. Therese of Lisieux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ac1451;\"\u003eSt. Therese of Lisieux, lovingly known as \"the little flower\" is the author of the famous, \"Story of a Soul.\" St. Therese is honored with the title Doctor of the Church, for her theological understanding of the \"little way\"- that God doesn't require great and heroic feats from us to get to heaven.  We just have to trust Jesus, and do whatever tasks God has placed in front of us with great love, no matter how small.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach your children about the little way to heaven! \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntroduce the story of St. Therese using the educational insert in the box. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEncourage children to consider that there are many paths of holiness. Some saints are called to be great missionaries (what St. Therese wanted to do) while others are called to a more simple life.  But all flowers are beautiful, not just the rose! \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreat for opening discussions about different paths to holiness, the unique way God calls each individual, what it means to do everyday things for God, family, love, hope and final perseverance.  \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings the Saints to life in your child’s heart and imagination through developmentally healthy open-ended play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows with your child; safe for babies and toddlers, and continues to engage preschool and school age children with imaginative play centered around the “characters” of their Faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceeds safety requirements for children of all ages- including those under 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery doll comes in a beautiful collectible quality box, complete with educational insert full of fun facts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly over 3.5” tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing to break or lose! \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDurable, lightweight, single piece construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the seeds of a lifelong faith with everyone's favorite Catholic saint toys!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shining Light Dolls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49120743915705,"sku":"854386004141","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/shininglightdolls-saint-therese-of-lisieux-shining-light-doll-29207978770531.jpg?v=1789165827","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/saint-therese-of-lisieux-shining-light-doll","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}