By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER

Associated Press

The sacred bones of a much-loved French Carmelite nun began a tour of the U.S. on Wednesday at a suburban Detroit parish named in her honor.

Nicole Scheier was among those who arrived hours ahead of the first opportunity to catch a glimpse of the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

“St. Thérèse is a saint for everybody. She is relatable. She teaches that sainthood is attainable, doing small things with great love,” Scheier said after pausing before a statue of St. Thérèse outside the National Shrine of The Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan.

In this image made from video, Relics of St. Thérèse Tour attendee Nicole Scheier pays her respects to a statue of St. Thérèse outside the National Shrine of The Little Flower Basilica Wednesday, Oct.

See Full Page