Catholic Classics An Overview of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and Story of a Soul
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Sep 16, 2024 Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk, an expert in St. Thérèse's life, and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, who offers insights on 'Story of a Soul,' delve into the profound legacy of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. They explore her 'little way' of spirituality, emphasizing love and humility. The discussion also highlights the autobiographical nature of her writings, providing advice on engaging deeply with her text. Listeners learn about her significant milestones, the importance of her manuscripts, and the impactful nature of her story on both readers and the Catholic Church.
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Brief Life Timeline
- Father Michael-Joseph summarizes Thérèse's life: born 1873, youngest of nine, mother died when she was four, entered Carmel at 15.
- She lived nine years as a nun, died in 1897, and was canonized in 1925 after rapid popular devotion.
Reading Therese On A Train
- Father Jacob recounts first reading Story of a Soul on a train with a maroon-covered edition and photos of Therese.
- He found seeing photographs of a modern saint made her life feel immediately relatable.
Doctrine Through Loving Simplicity
- St. Thérèse became a Doctor of the Church despite not being an academic or great intellectual.
- Her title recognizes that her simple, love-centered spirituality sheds new light on Christian mysteries.