![]() ![]() At the age of ten, Therese became mysteriously ill, but she was miraculously cured shortly thereafter by the Blessed Mother. Therese was four years old when her mother died, and the period following was one of great suffering for her she became extremely sensitive and painfully shy. She had 4 sisters one became a Visitation sister, and the other three entered the Carmel where she would also live. ![]() ![]() Raised in a virtuous and loving environment by Louis and Zelie Martin, Therese showed great devotion at a very early age. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (also known as The Little Flower) was born Marie-Francois Therese Martin on Januin Alencon, France. I desire to make use of every opportunity to please You.” It is true I am not always faithful, but I shall not lose courage. “O Jesus, I know well that You do not look so much at the greatness of my actions, as at the love with which I do them. ![]()
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