St. Therese's Vows and Spiritual Trials

St. Therese of Lisieux's journey to her religious profession included a significant period of spiritual dryness, where she experienced a lack of consolation in prayer. During her retreat before making her vows, instead of joy, she felt a great moment of aridity and temptation, doubting her vocation and fearing she had misled her superiors. However, after confiding in her novice mistress about her struggles, she received reassurance and peace, enabling her to follow through with her vows. This experience highlighted the deep inner battles that can accompany moments of profound commitment, with Therese ultimately emerging more resolute in her faith.