Thoughts of the servant of God, Thérèse of the Child Jesus : The little flower of Jesus, Carmelite of the monastery of Lisieux, 1873-1897

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Thoughts of the servant of God, Thérèse of the Child Jesus : The little flower of Jesus, Carmelite of the monastery of Lisieux, 1873-1897

by Saint de Lisieux Thérèse

EN·~2 hours

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A tender collection of intimate reflections invites listeners into the inner world of a young Carmelite who sought to make love for God the very heart of her life. Her prose is simple yet profound, turning everyday moments—an unnoticed smile, a quiet prayer, the ache of longing—into pathways toward deeper devotion. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt honesty, she explores how love transforms even the smallest acts into offerings that keep the flame of faith alive.

The meditations weave themes of humility, gratitude, and the yearning to surrender completely to the Divine, offering a quiet guide for anyone yearning for spiritual growth. Listeners will find encouragement to discover holiness in ordinary life, feeling the gentle encouragement of a soul that embraces suffering as a means of drawing nearer to Jesus. This timeless spiritual diary speaks to the modern heart, reminding us that love, in its purest form, is the simplest and most powerful way to connect with the sacred.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (160K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

USA: P. J. Kenedy & Sons, 1915.

Credits

Carla Foust, Karina Schubert and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2024-01-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Saint de Lisieux Thérèse

Saint de Lisieux Thérèse

1873–1897

Known around the world as the “Little Flower,” this young French Carmelite nun left behind a spiritual memoir whose warmth, honesty, and simplicity have touched readers for generations. Her life was brief, hidden, and outwardly quiet, yet her “little way” of trust and love made her one of the most beloved modern saints.

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