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story of a soul
story of a soul
Thérèse of Lisieux
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Preface and Archbishop John Francis Noll biography by Michael R. Heinlein, copyright © 2018 by Our Sunday Visitor.
Introduction by Elizabeth Foss, copyright © 2018 by Elizabeth Foss.
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Contents
Preface by Michael R. Heinlein
Introduction by Elizabeth Foss
Chapter II: A Catholic Household
Chapter III: Pauline Enters the Carmel
Chapter IV: First Communion and Confirmation
Chapter V: Vocation of Thérèse
Chapter VI: A Pilgrimage to Rome
Chapter VII: The Little Flower Enters the Carmel
Chapter VIII: Profession of Sister Thérèse
Chapter IX: The Night of the Soul
Chapter X: The New Commandment
Chapter XI: A Canticle of Love
Counsels and Reminiscences of Sister Thérèse
An Act of Oblation as a Victim of Divine Love
A Morning Prayer
An Act of Consecration to the Holy Face
Various Prayers
Prayer to the Holy Child
Prayer to the Holy Face
Prayer in Honor of Saint Joan of Arc
Prayer to Obtain Humility
Selected Poems of Sister Thérèse
Memories
I Thirst for Love
To Scatter Flowers
Why I Love Thee, Mary!