From Elisabeth's example, and from the precepts she lived by, you will learn how to transform your own circumstances - no matter how difficult they may be - into occasions of grace for you and your loved ones.
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Elisabeth Leseur was an upper-class Frenchwoman married to Felix, an avowed and aggressive atheist. When Elisabeth died prematurely in 1914, Felix found the secret diary she had kept. Page after page revealed to him the beautiful life of Christian simplicity she had lived amidst the swirl of Parisian high society. Felix's eyes were opened by that diary (now published as My Spirit Rejoices). He became a Christian and soon entered the Catholic priesthood. Elisabeth's virtues and her love of him and her God had won Felix the atheist to the Christian faith. My Spirit Rejoices is a moving testament and a unique story of love and faith. -- Midwest Book Review
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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My Spirit Rejoices,
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This review is from: My Spirit Rejoices: The Diary of a Christian Soul in an Age of Unbelief (Paperback)
My Spirit Rejoicesor The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur - Sophia Institute Press It is not often that one finds a book of such vital import that it changes ones life. But the journal kept by Elisabeth Leseur is surely one of the most compelling books I have read in many years. It ranks with the great works of the Carmelite Saints: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Therese of Lisieux. For many years now I have kept Elisabeth as my companion during Lent; a great Spiritual Director in an age of darkness. She holds the light of Eternal Truth and points out the way with calm assurance. Elisabeth experienced an extreme degree of spiritual isolation owing to the timbre of her times in Paris high society. Her husband was aggressively atheist, as were many of his friends and associates. She kept the love of God deep in her heart, and it was to the Heart of Jesus to whom she turned for daily solace. At Elisabeths death her husband, Felix, found her secret journal; and as he read the pages of the journal, his heart turning to remorse, the last vestige of his hatred for the Catholic Church was swept away in the tide of his beloved wifes counsel. Reconciling to the Church, Felix Leseur entered a seminary and became a Catholic priest. Elisabeths cause for Canonization is now open at the Vatican.
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An inspiring biography of a woman committed to The Lord.,
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This book renews my belief that everyday actions of one person can tremendously influence the lives of other people. It also shows how an intelligent, well-read woman came to a solid commitment in the Savior. My desire was renewed to further commit myself to improvement.
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Truely an amazing story of devotion!,
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It doesn't sound as though Mr. Spence read this book.
Writing a review would be just silly Mr. Spence!
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