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About Therese of Lisieux

Therese of Lisieux was a 19th-century French discalced carmelite nun and saint. Thérèse of Lisieux, in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known in English as the Little Flower of Jesus, or simply the Little Flower, and in French as la petite Thérèse. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery

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