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Soeur Thérèse de l'Enfant-Jésus et de la Sainte Face / Histoire d'une âme écrite par elle-même
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- Gutenberg ID
- 36708
- Title
- Soeur Thérèse de l'Enfant-Jésus et de la Sainte Face / Histoire d'une âme écrite par elle-même
- Language
- fr
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A deeply spiritual autobiography by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, recounting her life from childhood to death in the Carmelite monastery. This text offers an intimate glimpse into her 'Little Way' of trust and love, supported by numerous testimonials of miracles and graces attributed to her intercession.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Written by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux herself, *Histoire d'une âme* chronicles the brief but profound life of this Carmelite nun, who lived from 1873 to 1897. The narrative begins with ecclesiastical declarations safeguarding the sanctity of figures mentioned and includes a letter of approval from Bishop Thomas of Bayeux, who affectionately praises Thérèse as a 'little flower' of the Carmel. Thérèse describes her childhood, her vocation, and her profound love for Jesus and the Church, particularly for the sanctification of priests. She details her entry into the Carmel in 1886 and her life within the cloister until her death in 1897. The narrative is interspersed with letters of approval from high-ranking church officials, including Cardinal Gotti and Cardinal Amette, who attest to the book's rapid success and spiritual impact. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to a collection of miracle stories and graces obtained through Thérèse's intercession. These accounts range from the healing of a young girl suffering from severe tuberculosis and multiple surgeries to the conversion of a woman in a state of mortal sin and the recovery of a sister from a fatal pneumonia. Other stories include the restoration of a woman's voice lost for years and the healing of a mother from a mysterious illness. The text emphasizes the simplicity, candor, and heroic virtue of Thérèse's soul, presenting her as a model of faith for the faithful. It concludes with reflections on her legacy and the enduring nature of her spiritual influence.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Saint de Lisieux Thérèse
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- Religion
- Biography