# Meditation Master: St. Thérèse and the Little Way

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Podcast: [The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550)
Published: 2026-05-16T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this meditation, I guide you through a reflection inspired by St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her teaching of “the little way.” This approach invites us to bring awareness, care and love into the smallest moments of daily life, recognising that transformation happens not through grand gestures, but through simple, consistent acts. We begin by settling into the present moment, allowing the body and breath to come to stillness. From here, you are invited to reflect gently on the events of your day, the ordinary actions that often pass unnoticed. Through this reflection, the meditation opens into a deeper awareness of how these small moments can become meaningful when approached with attention and love. This is not about perfection, but about intention, bringing a quiet presence to what is already there. As the practice unfolds, you are invited to consider what it might be like to carry this awareness into your everyday life, allowing even the smallest actions to become part of your meditation. This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you reconnect with presence, simplicity and a deeper sense of meaning. This meditation supports mindfulness, reflection and everyday awareness. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – The teaching of the masters 01:37 – The bell 02:08 – Entering the present moment 02:55 – Settling the senses 03:05 – Awareness of the breath 04:15 – The breath as constant presence 04:35 – Life through the breath 05:15 – Reflecting on your day 06:10 – Small everyday actions 06:15 – The ordinary moments 09:45 – The little way 10:45 – Bringing love into small actions 12:43 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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