Saint Thérèse of Lisieux – Living on love

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Thérèse of Lisieux is one of the most popular modern saints in the
world, but the details of her life and spirituality are still not widely
known and are somewhat of a mystery even to her devoted followers.

With
over 150 stunning photographs, in-depth text, and plentiful sidebars on
history, geography, and themes, this gorgeous work helps us enter into
the universe of «the greatest saint of modern times» to discover the
simplicity, yet depth of her daily life and of her relationships, both
human and spiritual.

It invites us to a personal encounter with
Thérèse, who once wrote, «I am your sister, your friend; I will always
watch over you.» It invites us also to discover her appealing and rich
spirituality of «the little way». Patroness of missions, Doctor of the
Church, this Carmelite sister, who died at only twenty-four, has not
ceased to surprise us and to spread her powerful message of love and
trust across the world.

Her whole life of can be encapsulated in
her poem «Living on Love»: a passionate love of Christ lived out in the
everyday, in the joys and trials of life, in inner and outer sufferings.
Living on love is a spiritual program for life, but to live it requires
a special grace for which we must ask, especially through the
intercession of the «Little Flower» of Jesus. This unique, very
beautiful and moving work will inspire readers to desire to imitate St.
Thérèse in «living on love».

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