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by: Arthur Cavanaugh
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 282.092
EAN: 9780809105700
ISBN: 0809105705
Label: Paulist Press
Manufacturer: Paulist Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2003-09
Publisher: Paulist Press
Sales Rank: 427121
Studio: Paulist Press
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In Thérèse: The Saint Who Loved Us, Arthur Cavanaugh combines fascinating historical accounts with his own personal stories to show the enduring significance and influence that Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) has today. Declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, Thérèse's journey toward love versus self-love, hope rather than despair, forgiveness instead of vengeance is beautifully conveyed here. This biography will help readers grasp the thought and culture, through which she produced one of the consummate treatises on the love of God. Cavanaugh sets the stage for an encounter with what is acknowledged by theologians as two of the most profound and stirring passages from her book The Story of a Soul. Combining probing historical analysis with stories of tremendous personal insight, this is a work of heartfelt intimacy and an inspiring portrait of the life of an extraordinary woman who continues to touch us today.
* Biography and history
* Prayer, contemplative and devotional studies
* Christian mystics
The author reviews aspects of Thérèse's life according to the following categories:
* Thérèse's family life and vocational calling
* her writings and legacy
* her theology
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* Interest in Thérèse of Lisieux's life and devotional writings is greater than ever
*A layman's point of view
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Rating: - Touching
This book is not an attempt at a scholarly review of Therese. Nor is it strictly a biography of her. The author gives us points in his life when Therese intersected with his personal history -- sadness as a little boy, alienation as a young soldier, etc., mixing in the story of Therese and her family and her particular spirituality. The book is easy reading and very straighforward -- it should be approachable by all sorts of people. I found it very touching. And, as anyone who is also a follower ... Read More
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