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On Sunday, October 18, 2015, Pope Francis presided at Mass in St. Peter’s Square which included the Rite of Canonization for Sts. Zelie and Louis Martin. The Martins had been beatified earlier on October 19, 2008.
The Pope stated in his homily, “The holy spouses Louis Martin and Marie-Azelie Guerin practiced Christian service in the family, creating day by day an environment of faith and love which nurtured the vocations of their daughters, among whom was Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.” They are the first-ever married couple with children to be canonized in the same ceremony.
Louis Martin – The Watchmaker
Louis Martin (1823 – 1894) was a watchmaker by trade, and quite a successful one. He also skillfully managed his wife’s lace business. But, as with so many men, Louis’ life had not turned out at all the way he had planned.
Born into a family of soldiers, Louis spent his early years at various French military posts. He absorbed the sense of order and discipline that army life engenders. His temperament, deeply influenced by the peculiar French
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About St. Therese of Lisieux
Therese Martin known as St. Therese of Lisieux was born January 2, 1873, in Alençon, France. Thoughtful of the things of heaven from an early age, she entered the convent taking the name Sr. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. She dedicated her life to simple acts and was asked by her superior to write her story. What began as a project for Mother Superior became a book published after her death entitled “Story of a Soul”, which is still popular spiritual reading today.
“I will let fall from heaven a shower of roses.” Known as “The Little Flower” by many, St. Therese’s words illustrate the symbol by which she shares with us her intercession and inspiration even from heaven. In living “The Little Way” by which she sought to attain eternal life with Christ, St. Therese performed small acts, unbeknownst to others, in order to give glory to God alone. She taught that we are to do “ordinary things with extraordinary love.”
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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 Memories
Chapter II. A Catholic Household
Chapter III. Pauline Enters the Carmel
Chapter IV. First C
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