CARMEL, LISIEUX

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S Madelein de Jesus writes to Baltimore to tell them about the process, not yet begun, of canonization of the Little Flower. She was first vocation after death of Therese.

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Correspondence between S.Patricia and S. Anne, Lisieux, concerning cause of canonization, etc. 5/9/1917: We are delighted to hear that the soldiers of the U.S. are so confident in our little saint but we are not surprised..." Their Carmel has been protected even though town Bar-le-Duc, surrounded. Also business transactions: calendars, pictures, pamphlets sold by Lisieux.

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Soeur Agnes de Jesus, Lisieux writes to all Prioresses re events concerning beatification and canonization of Therese (12/18/1925); including announcement of Pius XI. In french, printed.

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Lisieux requests aid; package from Mr Macy, etc.

Scope and Contents An account, written in french (with translation) by Lisieux Carmel and entitled: "In the tempest" Under the marvelous protection of St Theres of the Child Jesus. Composed by Sr Anne, sent 12/5/1944. She reports that, after Normandy (D-Day invasion), 3/4th of the city was destroyed. First bombardment 6/6/1944; railroad station hit; very near the Carmel. 2nd day: Benedictine convent totally destroyed; lives lost; 100 bombs, many deaths. 3rd day: Archives lost; evacuate to Basilica; out...

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Correspondence with Lisieux Carmel, 1986-

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Biographical sketch of Louise, Helen Marie of the Eucharist, cousin of Therese, written by Sister Agnes of Jesus, from the Monastery of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Conception of the Carmelites of Lisieux.