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, 30 November: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
I have the vocation to be an Apostle... I would like to travel all over the world to preach your name and plant your glorious Cross on the soil of the unbelievers
Quote of the day, 23 October: Maurice Bellière
How I thank you, Mother, for having shown me so much charity... Moreover, who did you give me for a sister? A saint, an angel, as you yourself say!
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: 23 October
I am asking Him that you may be not only a good missionary but a saint
Quote of the day: 20 October
I would be a missionary, not for a few years only
Quote of the day: 9 July
Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, thou who hast been rightly proclaimed the Patroness
Quote of the day: 21 June
I will be a saint, I want to be a saint, especially a Saint
Quote of the day: 10 April
I convened a chapter in Lisbon; I sent friars to the Congo
Quote of the day: 7 April
It seemed to me this battle was against the heretics
Quote of the day: 5 April
The death of the first Discalced Carmelite missionaries was like the grain of wheat that 'dies'
Quote of the day: 28 January
Our holy Mother Teresa of Jesus watches undoubtedly over you in a special manner
The priesthood is a mission received from God; it isn't a job
The Marie du jour – May 9
John’s unique apostolate was to remain close to the Virgin Mary Consider those closest to Christ. Saint John the Apostle grasped what was indispensable for a clear understanding of his master. John never tired of probing and querying Christ. We can see how John thus gained richer insights and fuller explanations, precisely because he went... Continue Reading →
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