Thérèse of Lisieux[2] OCD (born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin; 2 January 1873 – 30 September 1897), in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, [3] was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times.

On October 1, Catholics around the world honor the life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux on her feast day. St. Thérèse was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon,...

Generations of Catholics have admired this young saint, called her the "Little Flower", and found in her short life more inspiration for their own lives than in volumes by theologians. Yet Therese died when she was 24, after having lived as cloistered Carmelite for less than ten years.

Thérèse Françoise Marie Martin Alençon was born on January 2, 1873 to a couple of jewelers and watchmakers. They were deeply devout believers, “Worthy more of heaven than of Earth,” as Thérèse said of them. She was the last of eight children, three of whom died in childhood.

This autobiography, The Story of a Soul, captures the beauty and profundity of her family life, offers beautiful insights into her vocation as a Carmelite nun, and reveals how devoted she was to Jesus, longing to be with Him forever in Heaven, even from the earliest moments of her childhood.

Sep 30, 2024 · St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, also known as St. Thérèse of Lisieux, was born on January 2, 1873, in Alençon, France. From an early age, Thérèse exhibited a profound devotion to God.

Sep 8, 2023 · Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, often referred to as “The Little Flower,” holds a special place in the hearts of Catholics worldwide. Born as Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin on January 2, 1873, in Alençon, France, she is known for …

St. Therese, often called the Little Flower, was born in Normandy, France, in 1873. She was the youngest of the five daughters born to Lois and Zelie Martin. Therese was a very lively, loveable little girl. Her father called her his "little queen:. Yet she could be overly sensitive.

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as Saint Therese of Lisieux, was a French Catholic saint whose brief life was marked by love, humility and devotion. Her spirituality, centered on the “Small Way” of simplicity and love for God, made her an inspiring figure.

Apr 10, 2025 · Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II in 1997 - 100 years after her death at the age of 24. She is only...