It will not be death that comes for me, but God.

Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897), Ordensschwester

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Grief & Comfort

Occasions: Comfort, Farewell & Funeral

Thérèse of Lisieux

Thérèse von Lisieux (1873–1897) war eine französische Karmelitinnen-Ordensschwester, die im Konvent von Lisieux lebte und posthum zur Kirchenlehrerin erhoben wurde. Sie steht für die Spiritualität des „Kleinen Weges“, der das bedingungslose Vertrauen auf Gottes Gnade und die Hingabe im alltäglichen Dienst statt in spektakulären Großtaten sucht. Für Bibelleser veranschaulicht sie einen existentiellen Glaubensansatz, der persönliche Begrenztheit und innere Glaubenszweifel nicht ausblendet, sondern als Raum für göttliches Erbarmen begreift.

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