So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.” Paul says: “God will have mercy on whom He will have mercy. He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He will. They threw a clear light upon the mystery of my vocation and of my entire life, and above all upon the favours which Our Lord has granted to my soul. Then opening the Gospels, my eyes fell on these words: “Jesus, going up into a mountain, called unto Him whom He would Himself.” As I knelt I begged of that dear Mother to guide my hand, and thus ensure that only what was pleasing to her should find place here. I begin therefore to sing what must be my eternal song: “the Mercies of the Lord.”īefore setting about my task I knelt before the statue of Our Lady which had given my family so many proofs of Our Heavenly Mother’s loving care. When you asked me to write it, I feared the task might unsettle me, but since then Our Lord has deigned to make me understand that by simple obedience I shall please Him best. It is to you, dear Mother, that I am about to confide the story of my soul. I highly recommend the rest of the book, which is online at .Ī printable version of these excerpts can be found at /storysoul. Since our discussions are only an hour long, it was impossible to pick and choose my favorite parts, but here are the excerpts we covered. Therese of Lisieux’s autobiography, Story of a Soul. This edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.We kicked off our very first Ex Libris on Jwith one of my favorites – St. No student of thought should be without this historic book. I do not know whether I am humble, but I do know that I see the truth in all things." Read with an open heart, this book is helpful to read again and again at various stages of life.
Therese's 'little way' to deepening a relationship with God. This edition includes over 288 footnotes, and many additional letters, counsels, and prayers, creating a study edition for readers to better understand St. Therese's 'little way' to deepening a relationship with God.Ĭomplete edition of the Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux, translated by Thomas Taylor. About the Book Complete edition of the Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux, translated by Thomas Taylor.
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