Her mother died when Francoise-Marie (Therese) was only four. She became seriously ill at the age of 8 but was cured from the illness when a statue of the Blessed Virgin smiled at her.
St. Therese of Lisieux chose the name "Therese of the Child Jesus" to reflect her devotion to the teachings of simplicity and humility found in the Gospel. She saw herself as a little child in the eyes of God, seeking to approach Him with childlike trust and love.
The memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux is October 1.
Therese of Lisieux has been a canonized saint since May 17, 1925,
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, Virgin - also known as St. Therese of Lisieux.
St. Therese of Lisieux was from France.
St. Therese, also known as St. Therese of Lisieux or the "Little Flower," is famous for her devotion to living a humble and simple life dedicated to serving God. She is known for her spiritual writings, especially her autobiography "The Story of a Soul," and her teaching on the "Little Way" of achieving holiness through small acts of love and kindness. St. Therese is also recognized as a Doctor of the Church.
St Therese's School was created in 1929.
The feast of St. Therese of Lisieux is October 1.
St. Therese of Lisieux died on September 30th, 1897, of tuberculosis
Therese of Lisieux was a Carmelite nun.
Therese was Roman Catholic, of course.
Therese of Lisieux was instructed by her prioress to begin writing her memories and ideas, which were published as the book History of a Soul. In it Therese defined her path to God and holiness as The Little Way, which consisted of child-like love and trust in God.