Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) is one of those figures in Christianity who has been canonized through the love of the people. Her spirituality of the "little way" has become a helpful guide for many. The teaching of being small, of being poor for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, runs like a red thread through all her writings. What matters is not knowledge, but living from the power of God in everyday life, accepting oneself and the people given to us, and consistently orienting oneself towards Jesus. The little way is an everyday path, accessible to everyone. What particularly attracts today's readers is Therese's sobriety towards the extraordinary phenomena of religious life, her engagement with faith without guarantees. It is not abstract concepts and formulas, nor achievements from one's own strength that define her path.