Summary of St. Therese of Lisieux's Story of a Soul

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#1 I was to write the story of my soul. I feared the task might unsettle me, but since then, God has made me understand that by simple obedience, I will please Him best. I began to sing what must be my eternal song: the Mercies of the Lord.

#2 The Little Flower, who was given the task of writing about her life, knew that she had nothing in herself worthy of attracting God’s Mercy. She was just a little flower, but God allowed her to grow in holy soil enriched with the odour of purity.

#3 I had many loving memories of my parents, and I loved them very much. I was very demonstrative, and I showed my love in a thousand little ways.

#4 I loved my parents very much, and they loved me back. I was not spoilt in any way, but I was always allowed to do what I wanted.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jul 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822544765

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Insights on St. Therese of Lisieux's Story of a Soul

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

I was to write the story of my soul. I feared the task might unsettle me, but since then, God has made me understand that by simple obedience, I will please Him best. I began to sing what must be my eternal song: the Mercies of the Lord.

#2

The Little Flower, who was given the task of writing about her life, knew that she had nothing in herself worthy of attracting God’s Mercy. She was just a little flower, but God allowed her to grow in holy soil enriched with the odour of purity.

#3

I had many loving memories of my parents, and I loved them very much. I was very demonstrative, and I showed my love in a thousand little ways.

#4

I loved my parents very much, and they loved me back. I was not spoilt in any way, but I was always allowed to do what I wanted.

#5

I had many memories of my sister Céline, who was my companion of childhood. We understood each other perfectly, but I was more forward and lively than she was. I was also self-lovey, and would rather go without a halfpenny than kiss the ground.

#6

I had a very loving and generous nature, and I was always willing to give up things I enjoyed for the sake of others. I was very good, and I always took care of my little sister.

#7

I had a dream when I was three and four years old that I was walking alone in the garden when I saw two hideous little demons dancing on a barrel of lime, despite the heavy irons attached to their feet. They were terrified of me, and fled to the laundry.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

I was the Spouse of Christ at such an early age that it was necessary for me to suffer from my childhood. I was blessed with flowers and daisies, but I had to pass through the winter of trial.

#2

I remember the details of my mother’s illness very well. I was 15 when she died, and my father took me in his arms and said, Come and kiss your dear mother for the last time. I did not cry much, and I did not talk to anyone about all that filled my heart.

#3

My second period of life began when I was four years old and ended when I was fourteen. It was a period of sorrow, especially after my second Mother, Pauline, entered the Carmel. I was extremely sensitive and shy, and I could not stand strangers.

#4

I had a lot of fun playing in the garden near my father. I loved making colored mixtures with seeds and the bark of trees. I was very fond of flowers, and I made little altars in holes that I found in the middle of my garden wall.

#5

I grew up loving God, and I