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Therese of Lisieux OCD (French: Thérèse de Lisieux [teʁɛz də lizjø]; born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin; 2 January 1873 – 30 September 1897), also known as Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus et de la Sainte Face), was a French Discalced Carmelite who is
Apr 11, 2024 · St. Thérèse of Lisieux (born January 2, 1873, Alençon, France—died September 30, 1897, Lisieux; canonized May 17, 1925; feast day October 1) was a Carmelite nun whose service to her Roman Catholic order, although outwardly unremarkable, was later recognized for its exemplary spiritual accomplishments. She was named a doctor of the church ...
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Generations of Catholics have admired this young saint, called her the 'Little Flower', and found in her short life more inspiration for their own lives than in volumes by theologians. Yet Therese died when she was 24, after having lived as cloistered Carmelite for less than ten years.
5 days ago · St. Therese had a simple yet powerful message that still resonates in the hearts of millions today. Her “Little Way” of allowing God to work through her life has become a guiding light for the faithful. Learn More.
Oct 2, 2011 · Who is St. Therese of Lisieux? Learn the story Therese Martin and how she became a saint and doctor of the church.
Oct 1, 2022 · Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is perhaps one of the most known and best loved saints in the Catholic calendar. A young Carmelite nun who wanted to go to the missions, she remained within the cloister yet became the patron of the missions.
6 days ago · Official Site: discover the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux, Les Buissonnets, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Carmel and Saints Louis and Zélie Martin.
Taught by the Benedictine Nuns of Lisieux and after an intense immediate preparation culminating in a vivid experience of intimate union with Christ, she received First Holy Communion on 8 May 1884.
Thérèse receives a second grace in July 1887, after a Sunday mass at Saint Pierre Cathedral. As she looks at an image of the crucified Christ protruding from her missal, she receives the revelation of her mission: to save souls through prayer and sacrifice.
St Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) was a French Catholic who became a Carmelite nun at an early age. She died in obscurity at the age of 24. However, after her death, her autobiography – Story of a Soul was published and became a best-seller around the world.
