Thoughts of the servant of God, Thérèse of the Child Jesus : The little flower…
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"Thoughts of the Servant of God, Thérèse of the Child Jesus: The Little Flower" is a collection of spiritual reflections and meditations written in the early 20th century. This work shares the deep insights and experiences of Thérèse, a Carmelite nun known for her profound love of God and simplicity in faith. The text focuses on themes of love, humility, and the joy of surrendering oneself to divine love. The opening of
the book introduces Thérèse's fervent desire to love Jesus and her understanding of love as the essence of a meaningful relationship with God. She emphasizes that true love is demonstrated through small actions and sacrifices, which she often refers to as “little flowers” offered to God. Thérèse reflects on the overwhelming joy and peace experienced when one fully embraces humility and detachment from earthly desires, revealing her deep longing for divine love and connection. Overall, the beginning sets a heartfelt tone that draws the reader into her intimate and devotional mindset. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thérèse, de Lisieux, Saint, 1873-1897 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16002159 |
| Title | Thoughts of the servant of God, Thérèse of the Child Jesus : The little flower of Jesus, Carmelite of the monastery of Lisieux, 1873-1897 |
| Original Publication | USA: P. J. Kenedy & Sons, 1915. |
| Contents | Love of God -- Love of our neighbour -- Faith -- Hope -- Humility -- Detachment -- Mortification -- Obedience -- Poverty -- Confidence -- Self-abandonment -- Gratitude -- Zeal -- Simplicity -- Prayer -- Holy Communion -- Suffering -- The direction of souls -- The Blessed Virgin -- Various subjects -- Prayer for the beatification of the servant of God. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, Karina Schubert and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Meditations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72720 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72720-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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