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Therese of Lisieux and Marie of the Trinity: The Transformative Relationship of Saint Therese of Lisieux and Her Novice Sister Marie of the Trinity

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The appearance of this book in English is a gift to all of Therese's English-speaking friends. Marie of the Trinity tells many stories about Therese not recorded elsewhere, and the study of her relationship with Therese is itself endlessly fascinating. Insights into daily life at Lisieux Carmel; interesting account of life at Carmel from 1897-1944. Read about the dream Therese had about 1896 which she confided to Marie of the Trinity; she dreamt of a celebration for her in a field, like a cemetery, yet festive, and told Marie that sooner or later they would find out what the dream meant. In March 1923, the solemn translation of Therese's relics from Lisieux cemetery to the Carmel took place, and Marie realized the dream had foreshadowed that event, in which 50,000 pilgrims followed the body of Sister Therese in its return to Carmel. It is easy to see why the testimony of Marie of the Trinity was important at the Process. Enjoy.

As a writer and as a an admirer of Therese, I am constantly on the lookout for current literary offerings regarding her and those who surrounded her during her short, but inspiring lifetime. Marie of the Trinity's adept realization and interpertation of Therese's "little way", along with her careful documentation of certain aspects of this relationship will leave those of us who "know" Therese, and those who come to know her, a wonderful legacy that will leave the readers of this book longing for more!

I think that the non-religious who reads the things that Therese said and did with her sisters in community at the Lisieux Carmel may occasionally be intimidated. I know I am from time to time. Sometimes I am even confused, for there are some pieces of advice and counsel that would not do for a secular woman such as myself. But I thoroughly enjoyed this work, and the translation was superb. Through the compilation of the reminiscences, I was able to better see what it might have been like to follow Therese around, listen to her, go to her in tears, question my vocation. I am grateful for this glimpse and I believe I have a better understanding of the way Therese taught. Thanks for reading.

This is a lovely book giving us yet more details about the daily life of Therese and those with whom she lived. Her teaching of the novices is an inspiration to all of us, even though, obviously, their situation in life (nuns in 19th century France vs. lay folks in 21st century) is quite different from ours. I loved this little book.

This is one the best books about Saint Therese that I have read, simply because I think it potrays the most authentic picture of who this person really was.This book details the lives of Sister Marie of the Trinity, Saint Therese, and their relationship as novice and Novice Mistress. I really loved this book, because it gives a view of Saint Therese that I had not read about before. Because of the fact that Sr.Marie was a novice of Therese's she had a unique insight into her spirituality, and this book details that. The spiritual life of Sister Marie of the Trinity was transformed by her relationship with Saint Therese, and so was mine. I think any one who is devoted to Saint Therese, or just wants to learn more about the authentic life of the Saint should read this book. The reader will not be put off by a difficult to read tome, but will find a thorough, easy to read, examination of one aspect of the life of Saint Therese that is not much dealt with in literature about her.