St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Carmelite nun and one of the most beloved and influential Catholic saints of the 20th century. She was born on January 2, 1873, in Alencon, France, and died at the young age of 24 on September 30, 1897. Despite her relatively short life, St. Therese left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church and spirituality worldwide.
Today we share with you ten lesser known facts about St. Therese of Lisieux. October 1 is her feast day and you are invited to stop in the parish of St. Therese of Lisieux in Shelby Township anytime to seek her intercession.
- Therese was the odd one out at school
- She enjoyed playing “hermits” with her cousin
- One of the hardest parts of entering Carmel was telling her father
- She entered Carmel committed to holding nothing back for God
- The night before her profession, she was tempted to leave Carmel.
- She took the time to encourage a Sister that the other Sisters tended to avoid
- She encouraged her Prioress to allow them to receive Communion as frequently as permitted
- She offered herself to God as a victim to the love of God
- Her prioress turned to her for guidance at a difficult time
- The final year of her life was accompanied by “trial of faith
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