Story of a Soul : The spiritual odyssey of a soul enamored with the absolute that transfigured Catholic spirituality

Résumé :
Immerse yourself in the heart of a timeless masterpiece of mystical literature that has captivated and metamorphosed countless readers across the globe. In this poignant autobiography, Thérèse of Lisieux, the "little flower" of Carmel, invites us to tread the prodigious itinerary of her spiritual ascent. From her idyllic childhood steeped in fervor in Alençon to the vicissitudes of her precocious vocation, through the throes of illness, Thérèse unveils with disarming candor the mysteries of her soul. Far from any grandiloquence, she shares with us her joys, her torments, her dark nights, but above all, her incandescent love for the divine. Through her limpid and incandescent prose, Thérèse outlines the contours of an innovative spirituality: the "little way" of spiritual childhood. Marked by absolute trust and boundless abandonment to celestial mercy, this path of humility and simplicity has captivated the masses and galvanized the most eminent saints of the 20th century, from Mother Teresa to John Paul II. More than an intimate confession, this book is a veritable epic of Love. By revealing to us the unfathomable treasures of her heart, Thérèse exhorts us to love unrestrainedly, to give ourselves without reserve. Each page glows with the spiritual radiance that has haloed Thérèse with a universal aura. Let yourself be entranced by the quintessence of this extraordinary testimony. Whether you are passionate about spirituality or in search of transcendence, little Thérèse will guide you on the path to holiness with the gentleness of a sister and the omniscience of a Doctor of the Church. A seminal work to embrace imperatively!
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