Therese of Lisieux – författare

This popular translation of The Story of a Soul includes every word of the original text, retaining the charm of the landmark autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. This accessible and engaging translation captures the vibrant spirit of the young woman who desired nothing more than to be a humble flower that would gladden God’s eyes. St. Thérèse's story of her life was first published soon after her death in 1897 at the age of twenty-four. Combining delightful descriptions of family and community life with a sense of humor and intense devotion to God, it was an instant bestseller. Charming descriptions of her family, and accounts of her foibles, sense of humor, radical honesty, and intense devotion to God made the book an instant bestseller. 

The most popular saint of the first half of the twentieth century, St. Thérèse of Lisieux—"the Little Flower"—was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997 by Pope Saint John Paul II. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, has sold millions of copies in many languages all over the world. Her simple approach to spirituality, which meant doing even the most mundane tasks with great love and joy, has inspired millions of people worldwide.

While some editions exclude passages and refine her use of the French dialect often spoken by peasants, this edition of The Story of a Soul provides:

Meet Thérèse of Lisieux one of the modern world's best-loved saints and spiritual guides. Each day you will discover the profound truths in the "Little Way" and the insights about prayer and holiness that this great saint shared in her autobiography, The Story of a Soul.

Each book in the Great Spiritual Teachers series provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved spiritual guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation drawn from the mystic's writings, a simple mantra for use throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus one's thoughts as the day ends. These easy-to-use books are the perfect prayer companion for busy people who want to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of these great spiritual teachers.

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