Church of the Little Flower in Country Walk

You are in Miami! Of course everyone is rude! And worst drivers! Must have broken and thrown all mirrors out of the car! Why bother looking? Just do what you feel like doing! Drive any way you want to! Your car your road! Buy more insurance immediately if you have to be here! And expect a tongue- lashing from every local. Como esta? Loco loco loco!

Honestamente la iglesia católica se ha vuelto una trama burocrática donde el para llegar a un sacerdote tienes que pasar por 10 secretarias y 20 procesos. Me acerqué a esta iglesia para casarme y debí ser rápido por temas de salud y esta iglesia es a la que regularmente asistía. Después de mucho insistir a la recepcionista me pasó a hablar con Marielena quien a lo exponerle mi caso solo me dijo busca a tu párroco (con cara de lo siento mucho pero no me importanisiquiera intento hablar con algún sacerdote o párroco. Muy poco diligente para la delicada situación de un feligrés que allí se congrega. Entiendo que ya no es como antes, no se tiene acceso a sacerdotes y los sacramentos cada vez son más cargados de papeles, burocracias e influencias. Me pregunto si algún hijo de esta señora tendría que pasar por todo este proceso. De seguro existiría “la excepción”. Hoy después de salir de acá mi fe sigue intacta pero mi perspectiva sobre el liderazgo y manejo de la iglesia católica cambió por completo. Si esto no cambia y siguen ahuyentando a los jóvenes de la Iglesias con su burocracia y distanciamiento la iglesia católica solo terminará siendo templos vacíos y olvidados.

When I first heard about this place I thought it was small but it is huge and so gorgeous. Definitely one of the prettiest churches I have ever been to. I usually try to find a church whenever I travel and this one had such a calming effect.

Just an amazing Mass and community. Thank you Lord for many blessings we had received this last Sunday

A landmark of Coral Gables since the 20s. Serene and peaceful church.

Lots of people visit this temple every day to listen the word of God

Beautiful church

Great Sunday mass with beautiful choir and music. A great community that look after their members and the needy. A great tribute to Catholic faith.

The Church of the Little Flower was established in 1926 by a small group of Catholics in the newly established town of Coral Gables. The new parish was named in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, known as "The Little Flower" and a temporary church was built in 1928. A boarding school was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1925. They had plans to expand it but the crash of the Florida land boom spurned on by two hurricanes and the Great Depression cancelled their plans. The sisters signed the deed to the the school over to the church. The school was renamed the St. Theresa School and it became a parochial school for the parish.Father Thomas Comber, a missionary priest from Ireland, was charged with building the church. He envisioned something grand for the new church building but the lack of funds necessitated something more simple. The first church building was a parish center and auditorium that seated 800 and which was dedicated in 1928. It wasnt until 1951 that the present church got the ornate exterior that Father Comber desired. With the prosperity after WWII, Father Comber asked the Barry and Jay Company of Architects to build the church as he first envisioned it. The original 1920 plans were consulted and the church was built with stained glass windows designed by William Haley with the building in the ornate Spanish Renaissance style, to blend with the Mediterranean Revival architecture used by George Merrick when designing Coral Gables. The church was dedicated by Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley of Saint Augustine, Florida on December 8, 1952. It is still in use today. The church was renovated in 1987 and Comber Hall was renamed in honor of Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Comber, Little Flowers first pastor. Also in 1987, a new rectory was built across the street.Today the Church of the Little Flower is a landmark in Coral Gables. In June 2019, Fr. Manny Alvarez was named the 9th Pastor of Church of the Little Flower and Saint Theresa School. The church has been associated with two presidential candidates, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush.

The Church of the Little Flower is just an architectural piece in the neighborhood, very sad that my closest church has very little compassion for their congregation and very poor customer service, cold front desk attendance. Time to move on!

A try to stop as often as posible to pray and be thankful for all the blessings...

Beautiful old church.

Nice church however rude staff

The Church of the Little Flower is Home

A delight for the Soul....my Google Picture is from this beloved Catholic Church.

I usually go there when there is no mass going on. I love its quietness which is conductive to meditation and one on one conversation with God.

Cómo buenos cristianos, ayer día de Navidad fuimos a la iglesia. Pasamos por Santa Cecilia, estaba cerrada, de ahí nos fuimos a la Inmaculada, también apagada, entonces nos fuimos a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en el Doral, también cerrada. De ahí seguimos para Little Flower en Coral Gables y fue donde pudimos entrar un minuto, persignarnos y salir porque el cura muy amablemente nos dió el chance y cerro con nosotros. Un buen católico celebra la nochebuena, no la tarde ni la mañanabuena. Para mí, si no me equivoco, ir quizás soy muy bruto y no entiendo a veces las cosas, pero nochebuena es cenar en la noche y en plena comida esperar las 12 como momento del nacimiento del niño Jesús. Otros comen media hora antes y de ahí se van a la misa ¿Qué se crée la iglesia, que yo voy a ir a las doce del día, después de haber bebido un par de copas de vino con la cena, y habiéndonos acostado tarde disfrutando del festejo del nacimiento de Jesús? Pues no. La gente se acuesta tarde ese día, y al otro día, feriado, festivo, se levanta después de las doce a cualquier hora. Nosotros estábamos cansados y nos levantamos como a las dos. Compartimos un rato en familia como debe de ser y con la esperanza de que hubiera misa a las 6 o a las 7 como es habitual los domingos en las respectivas iglesias. El día de Navidad es cuando la iglesia debería si no tener más misas que nunca, por lo menos estar abierta de 6 am a 12 am. ¡Que decepción! ¿ Ese es el espíritu de sacrificio y devoción sacerdotal? ¿La iglesia espera que yo deje de descansar después de un largo día de preparativos, o de pasar un ratico en la tarde con mi familia? La humildad debe empezar por la iglesia, no siendo tan pretenciosa obligando a la gente a que se aprenda sus horarios y vaya cuando ella quiera. La iglesia, los comercios, todo lo que espera afluencia de público debe estar abierto el mayor tiempo posible para la comodidad del visitante. Pareciera que no agradecen la visita o se creen los dueños de Dios. La iglesia soy yo, tú, todos somos iglesia y en esa democracia feligresa todos nos deberíamos dar el lugar y el respeto que merecemos. No somos un número ni un bulto de zombies, somos almas pensantes, con voluntad y merecemos el respeto y la deferencia de que piensen un poquito en nosotros y tengan abierta las puertas a nuestra comodidad. ¿Acaso no es difícil trabajar en la mente y en el corazón de un ser para implantar en el la semilla de la fé? Hay que cuidar eso. Yo le decía a mi mujer, que va... me cambio de iglesia para otra que esté dispuesta a gastar un poco más de luz un día de los dos más importantes para el creyente. Yo fui consecuente con mi fé. La iglesia, manejada por intereses, o deprimida por la decepción, quizás mal predijo que la gente iba a estar sin entusiasmo, y pensó que nadie iría después de las 5 a ningún lado. La calle estaba con más gente a esa hora (a las 6que a las dos de la tarde, que no había ni un alma y te podías acostar en la 49 de Hialeah a dormir. Todo vacío. ¡Que decepcionante! La Navidad se ha convertido en una época de compras desmedidas, sin propósito, comprar por vanidad. Se ven mujeres vanidosa de mall, se ven cubanazos en shorts en Walmart comprando lechón y salchichas para barbecue. ¿Tanto arbolito para que? No soy fanático, pero tengo el sentido común que si casi no voy a misa porque no soy religioso, pero sí creyente, el día que es importante quiero ir. Quizás pocos me entiendan, pero si llegaste a léer hasta aquí es porque escribo lindo o porque te identificas con lo que digo. Que Dios te bendiga...

El cura y el asistente son personas bastante groserías y desagradables.

La peor opción para una Boda, si quieres un buen recuerdo esta NO ES una opción, si una iglesia es amor, esto no sería una iglesia sería una estructura de cuatro paredes gobernadas por hombres porque no hay un espíritu de iglesia. Maltrato a la gente que asiste y hasta los novios, se vive un ambiente de tensión terrible y no es un buen recuerdo

Hola quisiera saber a que número podria llamar para informacion general .gracias

I didnt understand why it was allowed to sing Spanish songs during the English mass. August 4 at 10:30 am.

Misas en españolL-V 7:00AM / 8:30AM / 7:00PMSábado 8:30AMDomingos 8:30AM / 12:30 PM / 6:00PM

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The homilies of Father Davis are very inspiring,the art in the church are incredible and during Christmas time the decorations are the best

Beautiful church. Great celebration always ! Amazing songs on sundays !!!

One of the most beautiful Catholic Churches in South Florida, Church of the Little Flower is a favorite for brides.The location is ideal for gorgeous photography.Highly recommend attending a Mass to become familiar with this jewel in South Florida.

The church of the Little Flowers is my second home God bless 🙏🙏🙏

Went and felt Christs smile on Father Davis. Heard St. Isabels laughter in the Carmelites sisters welcome and the angelic hosts peals in their choir. Loved the church for the people first. The beautiful Spanish architecture is gravy.

Es una hermosa iglesia católica donde provoca estar, transmite una paz indescriptible.

I think is a very beautiful area and very peaceful

Beautiful historic architecture. Hit missed twice i went with a Familyy and had awful experience : we did not felt welcome and not at home. We rather go to Saint Louis and Saint Thomas the Apostle. Despite the driving.The latest and last experience we all went with multicultural Family arrived from diverse areas and went to the spanish mass for the Grandparents courtesy.In the main prayers we prayed in English and a lady infront of US dressed in Green told the 9 year old in "English" our Family to be quiet as he was praying in English, and she eas Unable to Concentrate.I just replaied:1. We are not ahsemed to pray to the Lord in any Language2.she was bullying a Child(he almost cry)3. What would she do if it was Child crying or the Older Cuban americans catching up after a week without seeing each other in Mass.4 Reverse Discrimination.

I loved this Catholic Church...

I went to that iconic church, when I was little. Includes Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve

Iglesia catolica. Se ofrece misas en español. Debe llevar chaqueta pues ponen el aire acondicionado a baja temperatura.

Genial lugar para ir a Misa dominical y reflexionar

Hola. Quisiera saber a qué hora realizan la misa en español, es la primera vez que planeó ir a esta iglesia. Gracias a quien me pueda ayudar con la información

Excellent parish

He will take your burden, just ask

Father Davis and the participating priests and deacons of the Church of the Little Flower truly celebrate and instill a profound climate of worship at Mass and beyond the religious rites. It is a Church worth pertaining to because you will deepen your faith and by following their teachings, homilies and Roman Catholic practices , you will find solace and appreciate your purpose in life.

Beautiful Church!!!

My beloved daughter Teresita de Jesus was baptized in this awe inspiring Church in 1973.We all lived so happy for 40 years.I had her for 40 years along with her three dearest son, my so loved first grandchildren. Suddenly, she met new friends very different to her upbringing, faith and lifestyle and I lost her completely. Also my grandsons. Even her unity with her boys became broken.Please Little Flower allow me to see if it is Gods will my Teresita of always, the good mom, woman, CCD Teacher, family member among us again. May God send his Holy Spirit to her heart and to her boys hearts too.Please pray for Teresita de Jesus and her sons.I would love to see her come back before Im gone for good.I sit in this beautiful Church often a the pain in my soul becomes numb. I find so much peace in Little Flower Catholic Church.

Beautiful church but it is so difficult to visit inside, because there is always something going on inside, that makes me mad because it is a good spot to see inside Coral Gables.

I got married there September 8 1961.My dauther got married there 2001. ItIs a beautiful church, iam recommending itTo a friend that moved close by.

Beautiful church. Parking very challenging - especially on holy days!!

Beautiful church

I love this church. A little hard to find, but worth it. Beautiful parish life. Will visit again for sure!

thanksgiving dinner there was awesome

I made a beautiful wedding there - It was awsome!