On 21 June 1897, two great events occurred in the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: she offered a photo album to Mother Marie de Gonzague for her feast day, which contains some of the most memorable photos of Thérèse and the community. And, on the same day she wrote the landmark Letter 247 to seminarian Maurice Bellière, encouraging him in his desire to become a saint. We offer our translation of a key paragraph and explain why our translation varies from others.
Quote of the day, 21 October: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Thérèse writes to Abbé Maurice Bellière, "I am asking Him that you may be not only a good missionary but a saint all on fire with the love of God and souls; I beg you to obtain also for me this love so that I may help you in your apostolic work."
Quote of the day: 23 October
Her great desire will be fulfilled: I will be a priest, an apostle according to God's heart
Quote of the day: 22 July
I love their repentance, and especially… their loving audacity!
Quote of the day: 21 June
I will be a saint, I want to be a saint, especially a Saint
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