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True joy can elude everyone. Even the greatest saints are no exception. And yet, joy in the Christian life is not simply a suggestion, but a command: “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Christians are a truly blessed people, for the very fabric of the Christian faith demands joy and happiness. But how do we attain to this joy? How do we live out the command to be always joyful? These are some of the challenges that the faithful have encountered throughout history. Yet we have the blessing of living in the light of a tremendous saint who can teach us the secrets of joy: St Therese of Lisieux. In this book you will discover many things about this wonderful Saint, including:

• A countenance radiant with joy through stories and anecdotes about St Therese collected from all of her works
• The reasons for St Therese’s deep and profound joy
• The sadness that coexisted with her joy
• How to partake of the joy that St Therese had
• How to respond to the inevitable difficulties of everyday life with peace and joy
• How to live in supernatural joy in every situation.

In this never-before translated book on St Therese by the renowned spiritual author Fr Pierre Descouvemont, you will encounter one of the greatest and most loved saints of our time in a completely new way. Join her in the adventure of the Catholic life and dare to be truly joyful! The perfect gift for any devotee of the Little Flower!

St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as “The Little Flower,” was a French Carmelite nun known for her simple yet profound spirituality. She emphasized doing small acts of love with great devotion. Her autobiography, Story of a Soul, inspired many. She was Canonized in 1925, she remains a beloved Catholic saint.