Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux

Broschiertes Buch

The story of a soul

The autobiography of Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux

Beschreibung

"L'Histoire d'une Âme, the spiritual autobiography of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, is a poignant and luminous account of a young 19th-century French Carmelite nun. This intimate account, written on the orders of her superiors, traces the extraordinary spiritual journey of a simple, loving soul. Born Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin in 1873, Thérèse entered the Carmelite convent at Lisieux at the tender age of 15, driven by an ardent love for God. Through the pages of her autobiography, she reveals her "little way" to holiness, a revolutionary approach to the spiritual life based on absolute trust in God's merciful love. Thérèse shares her mystical experiences, inner struggles and moments of grace with disarming sincerity. She describes her life in Carmel, her relationships with her sisters in religion, and her profound understanding of the Gospel. Her story culminates in her discovery of her vocation: to be "love at the heart of the Church". This book fits perfectly into Amazon's "Spiritual biographies", "Mystical literature" and "Lives of saints" categories. It offers readers a fascinating insight into the soul of a young woman whose life, though short and seemingly ordinary, had a profound impact on the Catholic Church. The book reveals how Thérèse, through her contemplative life, developed a spirituality accessible to all, based on small, everyday acts of love. Her "little way" inspired millions of people around the world, making her one of the most popular saints of modern times. "The Story of a Soul" remains a classic of spiritual literature, offering hope and inspiration to all who seek to deepen their relationship with God in simplicity and love.

Autor

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, born Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin on January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France, is one of the most beloved and influential figures of the modern Catholic Church. Nicknamed "the little flower of Jesus", she left her mark on Christian spirituality with her "little way" to holiness. Born into a deeply pious family, Thérèse lost her mother at the age of four, an event that had a profound effect on her youth. Despite this ordeal, she developed an intense and precocious faith. At the age of 15, demonstrating extraordinary determination, she obtained a papal dispensation to enter the Carmelite convent at Lisieux. Within the cloister, Thérèse lived an apparently ordinary life, but one marked by an extraordinary love for God and neighbor. Her spirituality, centered on trust and surrender to God's merciful love, developed through daily trials and moments of grace. Thérèse's spiritual autobiography, "L'Histoire d'une Âme", written at the behest of her superiors, reveals the depth of her contemplative life and the simplicity of her "little way". Published after her death, it was a resounding success and contributed to her rapid canonization. Despite her short life - she died of tuberculosis at the age of 24 - Thérèse's impact on the Church was considerable. Canonized in 1925, she was proclaimed Doctor of the Church in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, in recognition of the depth and universality of her spiritual teaching. The legacy of Saint Thérèse de Lisieux lives on in her "little way", offering an accessible approach to holiness based on love and trust in God in the little things of everyday life. Her message of simple, profound love continues to inspire millions of people around the world, making her one of the most popular and revered saints of modern times.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand / Books on Demand GmbH
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 735g
• ISBN-13: 9782322550609
• ISBN-10: 2322550604
• Artikelnr.: 71853347