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unconditional and immutable" love as a toddler. Görres refers to the second part of ThĂ©rĂšse’s childhood as the “saddest time of her life” lasting from age five to fourteen. The author asserts that the death of ThĂ©rĂšse’s mother unlocked a “dangerous, abnormal sensitivity” in the child that plagued her during this period. The third and final stage of ThĂ©rĂšse's childhood was a time in which the young teenager “regained her self" and received "the grace of complete conversion."
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In the quiet life of ThérÚse there was revived the ancient, original, Gospel concept of sanctity, of the baptized Christian whose whole life reflects Christ in all its elements, who is saintly not because he does or says special things which set him off from others, but because he is a tiny member of
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Görres asserts that ThérÚse's way would have remained hidden if not for the tuberculosis that caused her death at age twenty-four. While describing the effects of the fatal disease over time, Görres explores the mystery of suffering in the context of ThérÚse's experience. ThérÚse's spiritual struggle
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through intentional acts such as sitting beside difficult sisters during the recreation hour. After exploring ThérÚse's love for Scripture, Görres briefly examines ThérÚse's religious titles of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, stating that they "imply a consecration and an imitation," respectively.
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Görres summarizes ThérÚse's life in Carmel in this chapter, noting the trials faced by ThérÚse in confronting strict treatment from the prioress and continued coddling from her family. The author also dedicates a section of the chapter to studying the puzzling personality of Mother Marie de Gonzague,
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Görres admits that human efforts played a significant role in the origination and propagation of the devotion to ThérÚse, but she also credits divine providence and confirmation as vital to the flourishing of the movement. In this chapter, Görres also claims that the particular circumstances of the
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Görres highlights ThérÚse's complete obedience in Carmel, particularly in the form of "complete and pure submission to the authority of God as represented by her appointed superiors." Görres claims that the saint practiced love of neighbor "for almost her entire life...solely out of obedience"
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In the beginning of this chapter, Görres expands on ThérÚse's oblation as a voluntary victim to the divine mercy of God. The author also considers ThérÚse's vocation of love, which manifested itself through loving and suffering for souls. Görres dedicates a section to analyzing the meaning of
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In the second chapter, Görres identifies and examines three stages in ThérÚse's childhood. Regarding the first stage of early childhood, Görres notes that the saint's later doctrine of the "way of spiritual childhood" was based on the experience of an "unmerited, unmeritable, anticipatory,
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Cyril Charlie Martindale and Fr. Martindale (AKA), S.J., “St. ThĂ©rĂšse of Lisieux: Review of The Hidden Face by Ida Friederike  Görres,” The Times Literary Supplement, no. 2977 (20 March 1959): 168, The Times Literary Supplement Historical
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Reviewer Sister Mary William called the book “a very satisfying experience” and that in the book “Therese’s life and character are examined objectively” more than any other book she had read.
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ThérÚse's smile and outward reserve, subsequently discussing her role as novice mistress. In the final part of the chapter, Görres outlines and elaborates on ThérÚse's famous "Little Way."
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Donald Bloesch, “Defender of Free Grace: Review of Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux and The Hidden Face, by Ida F. Goerres”, The Christian Century 77, no.11 (16 March 1960): 318.
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Sister Mary William, “St. Therese’s Life Examined in Objective German Study,” The Catholic Standard and Times, vol. 64, no. 25 (13 March 1959): 16, Thecatholicnewsarchive.org.
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According to a review by S.M. Albert, the book “is original, profound, stimulating, and one can scarcely imagine its being bettered as a serious biographical study.”
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Paul R. Rust, O. M. I., “Review of The Hidden Face: A Study of St. ThĂ©rĂšse of Lisieux by Ida Friederike Görres,” Catholic World 189, no. 1131 (June 1959): 254–55.
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saint's life allowed ThérÚse to express a message that represents a hidden and widespread number of faithful members of the Church from throughout the centuries.
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Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R. and Terrence L. Weber, Thy Will Be Done: A Spiritual Portrait of Terence Cardinal Cooke (Staten Island, NY: Alba House, 1990), 219.
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Luke Rigby, “Review of The Hidden Face: A Study of St. ThĂ©rĂšse of Lisieux by Ida Friederike Görres,” The Critic 17, no. 5 (April–May 1959): 52, Archive.org.
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as “a powerfully convincing book” and “an untouched portrait of a great saint, removed from all the savors of poor hagiography and pious sentimentality."
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S.M. Albert, O.P., “Review of The Hidden Face by Ida Görres,” Life of the Spirit (1946-1964), vol. 14, no. 160 (October 1959): 182-183), Wiley.
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asserted that Görres “gives an acute psychological and profound theological appraisal of the life and message of St. Therese in her book
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D.M.F., “Review of the Hidden Face: A Study of St. Therese of Lisieux by Ida F. Goerres,” Dominicana 44, no. 3, (Fall 1959): 307–308.
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Gerard F. Giblin, “Modern Sanctity: Review of The Hidden Face by Ida F. Goerres,” Woodstock Letters (July 1959): 326-327.
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noted that the writing of the book “added, most valuably, to the mountain of books piled above St. ThĂ©rĂšse of Lisieux.”
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in German. An English version, translated by Richard and Clara Winston, was published in 1959; this was republished by
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Christ present in the world and because he endeavors to walk worthily in the path of his vocation.
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is “unquestionably the finest contribution yet to the voluminous writings on the Little Flower.”
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has also been translated from German also into Dutch, Indonesian, Japanese, and Portuguese:
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was released in 1959, there were many positive reviews in the UK and the USA. For example:
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was, “Who was ThĂ©rĂšse of the Child Jesus in reality?” The book contains seven chapters.
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with uncertainty about personal immortality is also discussed in this section.
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as among the “books which help toward increasing our knowledge of Christ.”
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Het Verborgen Gelaat: Schets Tot Een Levensbeeld van ThérÚse van Lisieux
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Translated by Richard and Clara Winston. San Francisco: Ignatius, 2003.
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Das Senfkorn von Lisieux: Das verborgene Antlitz. Neue Deutung
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Das Senfkorn von Lisieux: Das verborgene Antlitz. Neue Deutung
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who was prioress for many of Therese's years in the convent.
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1st ed. Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany: Verlag Herder, 1944.
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in the eighth edition in German in 1958, it was renamed
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The Hidden Face: A Study of Saint ThérÚse of Lisieux.
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The Hidden Face: A Study of St. ThérÚse of Lisieux.
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The Hidden Face (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2003)

Saint ThérÚse of Lisieux
Ida Friederike Görres
Ignatius Press

Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.

Cyril Charlie Martindale

Donald Bloesch
ISBN
0-89870-927-X
Ida Friederike Görres, 1901–1971
Categories
1944 books
Austrian books
Christian literature
German books
Catholic saints
Translations into English

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