The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. ThérèseBy Thérèse Martinof Lisieux, Francis Alphonsus Bourne
Length11h 21m
About this audiobook
The Story of a Soul gathers the autobiographical writings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux into a singular spiritual classic, at once intimate memoir, theological meditation, and devotional testimony. Its central themes—humility, vocation, suffering, love, and the "little way" of spiritual childhood—are rendered in a style of striking simplicity whose literary power lies in candor rather than ornament. Within the context of modern Catholic spirituality, the work stands as a landmark of autobiographical religious prose, transforming ordinary convent experience into a profound account of grace. Thérèse Martin of Lisieux writes from the cloistered world of late nineteenth-century French Carmel, yet her voice reaches far beyond its enclosure. The presence of ecclesiastical framing associated with Francis Alphonsus Bourne situates the text within the broader reception of Thérèse's sanctity and the devotional movements that followed her canonization. Together, authorial witness and interpretive context illuminate a spirituality rooted in hiddenness, affective devotion, and radical trust. This volume is recommended to readers seeking both literary and spiritual insight. It offers a rare opportunity to encounter a concise yet expansive vision of holiness, inviting reflection on vocation, interior life, and the transformative force of love.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Literary Classics
Length11 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Thoughts of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (Annotated)
2The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
3PREFACE
4PROLOGUE: THE PARENTAGE & BIRTH OF MARIE FRANÇOISE THÉRÈSE MARTIN
5THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX, ENTITLED BY HERSELF: "THE STORY OF THE SPRINGTIME OF A LITTLE WHITE FLOWER"
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6CHAPTER I EARLIEST MEMORIES
7CHAPTER II A CATHOLIC HOUSEHOLD
8CHAPTER III PAULINE ENTERS THE CARMEL
9CHAPTER IV FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
10CHAPTER V VOCATION OF THÉRÈSE
11CHAPTER VI A PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
12CHAPTER VII THE LITTLE FLOWER ENTERS THE CARMEL
13CHAPTER VIII PROFESSION OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE
14CHAPTER IX THE NIGHT OF THE SOUL
15CHAPTER X THE NEW COMMANDMENT
16CHAPTER XI A CANTICLE OF LOVE
17EPILOGUE: A VICTIM OF DIVINE LOVE
18COUNSELS AND REMINISCENCES OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE, THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUS
19LETTERS OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUS
20LETTERS OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE TO HER SISTER CÉLINE
21LETTERS TO MOTHER AGNES OF JESUS
22LETTERS TO SISTER MARY OF THE SACRED HEART
23LETTERS TO SISTER FRANCES TERESA[1]
24LETTERS TO HER COUSIN MARIE GUÉRIN
25LETTER TO HER COUSIN, JEANNE GUÉRIN (MADAME LA NÉELE)
26LETTERS TO HER BROTHER MISSIONARIES
27PRAYERS OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE, THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUS
28SELECTED POEMS OF SOEUR THÉRÈSE, THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUS
29Memorable Quotes
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