The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux (Paperback)

~ St. Therese of Lisieux (Author), Francis Broome (Translator)

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Product Description

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-97, feast day, October 1) is the latest--and among youngest--of the thirty-three "Doctors of the Church." This devotional book is made up of her sayings from her many writings (Story of a Soul, her poetry, and her letters), approximately one to two sentences for each day of the year. Each month is introduced by a quote from Scripture (NRSV). The English text was translated by the late Paulist priest, Francis Broome, whose brief foreword is also included, as are end-notes and a table of contents.

This is the perfect pocket-/purse-sized gift-book for those who have a devotion to St.Thérèse or to those who have yet to be introduced to her infectious "Little Way."

About the Author

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was a Carmelite nun who'd always wished to be a missionary. Her near-constant state of ill-health prevented this and she remained cloistered for her entire (brief) religious life. She was beatified in 1923, canonized in 1925, both by Pope Pius XI, who named her the heavenly patroness of all foreign missions, and by Pope John Paul II, who named her a Doctor of the Church--the only Doctor he proclaimed during his pontificate. Along with St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avilia she makes up the trinity of Carmelite theology and mysticism. Her best-selling Story of a Soul, which emphasized her "Little Way" was a colossal success and helped stamp out the last traces of Jansenism in France.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809143747
• ISBN-13: 978-0809143740
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,858 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect way to start your day, November 6, 2006

By	Mary Ann Langan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read the corresponding passage for each day - it is a wonderful way to start your morning. It focuses your mind in the right direction.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daily Meditation, January 11, 2009

By	Edson Farqui - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wonderful book for a daily meditation. 365 thoughts of our Beloved Saint Therese of Lisieux. It is my first prayer of the day: what a blessing!

5.0 out of 5 stars A good daily devotion, November 18, 2009

By	Steven C. Jamion Jr. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have enjoyed what I have read thus far of this book. It has helped me to look at life and things in life that occure in different ways. I can only imagine what else would of came from this saint if she lived longer.