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Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Catholic Classics)

Story of a Soul

The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Catholic Classics)

By St. Thérèse, Fr. John Clarke, OCD, Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, OP, Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani

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The official Carmelite translation of Story of a Soul, now enhanced with expert commentary, new sacred art, and a companion podcast!

One of the most beloved spiritual classics of the Church, Story of a Soul reveals how St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s “Little Way” leads us to holiness through humility, trust, and love, even in the face of great suffering.

This is the only edition that features:

A foreword by Cardinal Anders Arborelius, O.C.D.
Insightful commentary by Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P., and Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani
The complete English translation from Thérèse’s original, unedited manuscripts—and the only translation authorized by the Carmelite Order
25 historical images from the life of St. Thérèse, provided by the Carmelite Order and thoughtfully woven throughout the text
A comprehensive appendix including St. Thérèse's explanation of her coat of arms, a chronology, a biblical index, and more.
The Catholic Classics podcast with Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P., and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, O.C.D., featuring a full audio reading, expert reflections, and a free reading plan

Table of Contents PDF
Sample Chapter and Commentary PDF

SKU: 9781954882904
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Casebound
Edition: Third Edition
Dimensions: L: 7.75" W: 5.5" D: 1.5"
Weight: 1.4 lb
Page Count: 377
Case Count: 12
Language: English
Series: Story of a Soul
Publisher: Ascension
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur, Imprimi Potest
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2024
Copyright Year: 2024

Contributors

St. Thérèse

Author

Ordained Ministry

Fr. John Clarke, OCD

Author

Ordained Ministry

Fr. John Clarke, O.C.D. (1917–2003), was an American Discalced Carmelite friar and one of the most important translators of Carmelite spirituality into English. Working from the original manuscripts, he produced the definitive English translations of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s writings for ICS Publications — including her autobiography Story of a Soul, her Letters, and Her Last Conversations — renderings prized for their fidelity to the Little Flower’s own voice.

It is his celebrated translation of Story of a Soul that accompanies Ascension’s Catholic Classics edition of the book, which was also read and unpacked episode by episode in season three of Ascension’s Catholic Classics podcast with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, OCD.

Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, OP

Author

Ordained Ministry

Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk, O.P. is a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph, which ministers in the Dominican tradition to the Northeastern portion of the United States, and is also the pastor of St. Denis Catholic Church in Hanover, NH.

After graduating from Marist College with a degree in biomedical science, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand joined the novitiate for the Dominicans and was ordained as a priest in the Dominican Order in 2017. From there, he went on to work with college students at Dartmouth College, serving as assistant chaplain and then as director of vocations for the Province of Saint Joseph from 2018-2022. Today, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand is the pastor of St. Denis Catholic Church in Hanover, New Hampshire.

In addition to co-hosting Ascension’s new podcast, Catholic Classics, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand is also a host of the popular Dominican podcast, Godsplaining.

When he’s not serving his parish or recording podcast episodes, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand can be found catching up on novels, biking, and enjoying time with family and friends.

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Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani

Author

Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani is the Archdiocesan Delegate for Consecrated Life for the Archdiocese of Washington and a consecrated member of Notre-Dame de Vie, a secular institute rooted in Carmelite spirituality. She contributed introductions and expert commentary to Ascension’s edition of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Story of a Soul.