Books That Make You Search Your Heart – and Soul
My reading palette is quite broad—pretty much anything that intrigues me, regardless of genre or writer—and that includes a steady diet of spiritual works. I hunger to feed my soul, not just inspire my mind.
With that in mind, I happily dove into Letters to the Little Flower by Peggy Phillips. It’s an epistolary novella in which the author pens a series of letters to the Catholic saint Therese of Lisieux, who is revered for her “little way” of becoming a saint and reaching heaven: by doing small things with great love.
The novella reads like an extremely personal examination of the author’s heart, soul, and sufferings. At times, I felt like I had stumbled across someone’s private diary.
But when it comes to reading spiritual works, I ask myself if the writing prompts me to explore my own heart and soul. Does it stir self-examination and reflection? If so, I consider the writing effective.
“Letters” does precisely that—sometimes even painfully so. If you are interested in spiritual writing, you may well find Letters to the Little Flower rewarding. It’s unconventional, but you may uncover some valuable personal truths along the way.
Letters to the Little Flower is also available as an e-book at Watermark Books.