| Author |
Thérèse, de Lisieux, Saint, 1873-1897 |
| Title |
Thoughts of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michael Gray, Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
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| Summary |
"Thoughts of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus" by Saint de Lisieux Thérèse is a collection of spiritual reflections written in the early 20th century. This work captures the profound insights and aspirations of Thérèse, often referred to as "The Little Flower of Jesus." The book explores themes of love, humility, faith, and the intimate relationship between the soul and God, making it a touching exploration of personal spirituality and devotion. At the start of the text, Thérèse expresses her fervent desire to love God and to serve Him in the purest way possible. She reflects on her commitment to practicing love, even in small, everyday acts, demonstrating that true devotion is not limited to grand gestures but is as simple as offering a smile or a kind word. Her writings reveal a deep understanding of the necessity of self-surrender and an earnest longing to make all aspects of her life a testament to divine love, illustrating the essence of her journey towards sanctity and the aim to inspire others to embrace this path of love and humility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Meditations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63294 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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