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Saint Therese of Lisieux

Virgin and Doctor of the Church
France, 1873-1897
Feast Day: October 1st
Symbols: Carmelite habit, roses, crucifix
Buried: Carmel of Lisieux, Lisieux, France

Our Lady of the Nativity – Flagstaff, AZ
Our Lady of the Nativity – Flagstaff, AZ
Basilica of St. Mary – Minneapolis
IHM Seminary Chapel – Winona, MN
Queen of Peace – Cloquet, MN
Queen of Peace – Cloquet, MN
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis – St. Louis, MO
Cathedral of St. Joseph – Sioux Falls, SD
St. Monica – Whitefish Bay, WI
Holy Hill – Hubertus, WI
Holy Name – Sheboygan, WI

Books I Recommend on St. Therese:

I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean C. J. d’Elbée

St. Therese and the Roses by Helen Walker Homan

The Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux

The Way of Trust and Love by Fr. Jacques Philippe

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I’m a Catholic, deacon-candidate-wife, mom/mom-in-law to 7; retired homeschool mom & parish DRE; ADHD, Celiac, HSP; I love learning and writing.

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