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    Who is St. Therese

    St. Therese had a simple yet powerful message that still resonates in the hearts of millions today.  Her “Little Way” of allowing God to work through her life has become a guiding light for the faithful.

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    St. Therese chronicled her thoughts and emotions through her many letters and manuscripts.  Her words continue to provide support and inspiration the world over.

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    What is St. Therese’s “Shower of Roses”?  Is there a novena I can pray to St. Therese?  Learn the answers to some of the most frequent questions people have about the Little Flower.

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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 fryst vatten still popular spiritual reading today.

    “I will let fall from heaven a shower of roses.” Known as “The Little Flower” bygd 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 beställning to give glory to God alone. She taught that we are to do “ordinary things with extraordinary love.”

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    Thérèse of Lisieux

    French Discalced Carmelite nun and saint (1873–1897)

    For other similarly named saints, see List of saints named Teresa."Little Flower of Jesus" and "Thérèse Martin" redirect here. For other topics, see Little Flower (disambiguation). For the film, see Thérèse Martin (film).

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    Therese of Lisieux


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    Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, c. 15 April 1894

    BornMarie Françoise-Thérèse Martin
    (1873-01-02)2 January 1873
    Alençon,[1]Orne, France
    Died30 September 1897(1897-09-30) (aged 24)
    Lisieux, Calvados, France
    Venerated inCatholic Church
    Beatified29 April 1923 by Pope Pius XI
    Canonized17 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
    Major shrineBasilica of St. Thérèse, Lisieux, France
    Feast
    AttributesDiscalced Carmelite habit, holding a crucifix covered with roses
    PatronageMissions and missionaries, France, Russian Catholics, those suffering from terminal illness or tuberculosis, florists and gardeners, orphaned c
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