Sveta Terezija iz Lisieuxa: Oči i srce

The book Eyes and Heart (1983) is dedicated to the figure and spiritual legacy of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux—one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints and a Doctor of the Church. The title metaphorically highlights two key movements within her spiritual life: the "eyes" that gaze upon Christ at every moment of daily life, and the "heart" that responds with unconditional love and complete surrender to God’s will. In this work, the author guides the reader through the core themes of Thérèse’s autobiography, Story of a Soul, revealing how this young Carmelite—within the confines of her convent—attained the heights of Christian maturity. Rather than extraordinary deeds or severe penances, "Little Thérèse" proposes a "little way"—a path of childlike simplicity, humility, and the fulfillment of small, everyday duties with exceptional love. The book particularly emphasizes her understanding of Divine Mercy, as well as her capacity to transform her own weaknesses and periods of spiritual dryness into opportunities for even greater trust in God. Written in an inspired and meditative tone, this work offers profound spiritual nourishment to all who seek meaning within the simple circumstances of life, providing a timeless guide for the transformation of one’s inner life through faith, hope, and love.