Saint
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (of Lisieux)
A Carmelite nun who died at 24 and taught the little way: doing small things with great love. Doctor of the Church and patroness of the missions without ever leaving her convent.
Awaiting theological review
member of
- Religious orderCarmelites →Historical context
connected with
- SaintSaints Louis and Zélie Martin →Historical context
Her parents.
- Life situationI'm anxious →Historical context
As a girl Thérèse suffered from anxiety and scruples; she found peace in a little way of trust, like a child in her father's arms.
- Life situationI'm losing my faith →Historical context
In the last eighteen months of her life she went through a severe trial of faith, and wrote about it honestly.