This beautiful edition, which is printed in the beautiful style of all the TAN Books Catholic Classics Series, belongs on the shelf of every Catholic. Thrse - Introduction and Dedication / Preface / Prologue: the Parentage & Birth of Marie Franoise Thrse Martin / Chapter I - Earliest Memories / Chapter II - a Catholic Household / Chapter III - Pauline Enters the Carmel / Chapter IV - First Communion and Confirmation. Thrse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. No Catholic should be ignorant of the spiritual power of “little way” of St. The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. The Story of a Soul continues to grow in popularity and millions of copies are distributed worldwide. Therese’s autobiography has become a classic of Catholic literature, and it has been translated into numerous languages. If the little flower could talk, it seems to me it would say what God has done for it quite. Therese was and is known for her great wisdom, and this magnum opus demonstrates the young Carmelite’s holiness and dependance on God. The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. It teaches her “Little Way of Spiritual Childhood,” which she called her “elevator to Heaven.” An important lesson for all Catholics, her “little way of love and confidence” is drawn directly from Scripture and has been approved by Pope Pius XI as a way to holiness for all.Īlthough she died at the age of 24, St. Therese Therese of Lisieux, born Marie Franoise-Thrse Martin (2 January 1873 30 September 1897), also known as Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun who is widely venerated in modern times. Therese’s autobiography conveys the secrets of her great holiness, which she achieved through her simple and ordinary life. Only written under holy obedience by the command of her superior, St. Therese’s writing will capture your heart, but it will be the power and efficacy of her lessons that will keep you returning day after day. This flower, in telling her story, is happy to make known all the gifts Jesus has given her.” “If the little flower could talk, it seems to me it would say what God has done for it quite simply and without concealment. he Story of a Soul is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Discalced Carmelite nun, later recognized as a saint.

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