Saint Therese of Lisieux

Feast Day: October 1

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In 1873, Therese was born in the small French town of Lisieux and was raised in a large loving family with her many sisters.  Like any child, Therese enjoyed playing with her cousins and siblings.  When Therese was four her mother died and her older sister Pauline became her second mother.

At the age of 15, Therese became a Carmelite nun. As a young nun, Therese saw a vision of the baby Jesus. She believed this was a sign from God.  To her, it was a reminder that even though she was a small woman, she was great and strong through her love of God.

Therese knew that she would never be able to perform great deeds but she proved her love for God by doing little things. She smiled at people she did not like. She ate whatever was on her plate without complaining. She took the blame when she was not the one at fault. She called this "the little way." This "little way" has become a model for ordinary people who are seeking to live holy lives.

Therese was also a very good writer.  She wrote an autobiography that tells the story of her life and her love for God.  Today, people still read this book.

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