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St. Therese of Lisieux's Little Way PDF
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Therese, "The Little Flower”
Feast Day - October 1
Therese Martin was the last of nine children born to Louis and Zelie Martin on
January 2, 1873, in Alencon, France. However, only five of these children lived to
reach adulthood. Precocious and sensitive, Therese needed much attention. Her
mother died when she was 4 years old. As a result, her father and sisters babied
young Therese. She had a spirit that wanted everything.
At the age of 14, on Christmas Eve in 1886, Therese had a conversion that
transformed her life. From then on, her powerful energy and sensitive spirit were
turned toward love, instead of keeping herself happy. At 15, she entered the
Carmelite convent in Lisieux to give her whole life to God. She took the religious
name Sister Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face and lived a hidden,
simple life of prayer.
St. Therese deeply desired holiness and to become a saint. When she saw her
youth and her stru
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St. Therese of Lisieux bygd Those Who Knew Her [3 ed.] 0879736828
Table of contents :
Contents
Preface
Introduction
I Agnes ofJesus, o.c.d.
a Thomas Nimmo Taylor
3 Marie of the Sacred Heart, o.c.d.
4 Genevieve of Saint Teresa, o.c.d.
5 Frangoise Th£rfcse Martin, visitandine
6 Marie-Joseph o f the Cross, o .s.b .
7 Teresa of Saint Augustine, o.c.d.
8 Marie of the Angels and the Sacred Heart, o.c.d.
9 Martha ofJesus, o.c.d.
10 Marie of the Trinity, o.c.d.
II Mary Magdalen of the Blessed Sacrament, o.c.d.
12 Marie-Elisa-Jeanne Guerin
13 Godefroy Madelaine, o.praem.
14 Marie of the Holy Rosary, o.s.b . 15 Aim6e ofJesus, o.c.d.
Notes
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Testimonies from the process of beatification Edited and translated by Christopher O'M ahony, o.c.o.
OUR SUNDAY VISITOR, Inc. NOLL PLAZA, HUNTINGTON, IN 46750
Nihil Obsiat: Richard Sherry, 0 .0 . Censor Depu talus Imprimi Potest: Jerome lantry, O .C
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L’Histoire D’Une Âme
The Autobiography of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
With Additional Writings and Sayings of Saint Thérèse
The Story of a Soul, the autobiography of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, is a spiritual classic and is one of the most beautiful autobiographies ever written. Sister Thérèse wrote this autobiography out of obedience to Mother Agnes of Jesus (her religious superior who was also her sister, Pauline). Her autobiography reveals her deep love of God and draws the reader into the beautiful workings of grace within her soul.
This free version of the Story of a Soul is in the public domain and may be used and copied without restriction thanks to the Gutenberg Project.
Additionally, you may want to read Lessons from Saint Thérèse: The Wisdom of God’s Little Flower as a companion to this spiritual masterpiece from Saint Thérèse.
CONTENTS
Dedication
Preface by H.E. Cardinal Bourne
Prologue: Parentage and Birth
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Chapter I. Earliest Mem