Mother of the Little Flower: Zelie Martin (1831 - 1877) (with Supplemental Reading: Favorite Prayers to Our Lady) [Illustrated]

This TAN Books edition of “Mother of the Little Flower” by Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face, features the complete text of the title, along with a supplemental reading section entitled “A Brief Life of Christ.” We’ve also included unique hand-selected classic artwork for the reader’s enjoyment, exclusive to this eBook edition of “Mother of the Little Flower” from TAN Books.

Mother of the Little Flower:
Was St. Therese's mother herself a saint? Zelie Martin and her husband Louis were declared Venerable by the Church in 1994 for their Heroic Virtue, and the couple's cause is now progressing toward Beatification. Zelie married at 27, bore 9 children, ran a home business and did a superb job of raising 5 daughters including the greatest saint of modern times. (st. Pius X). She died of breast cancer at 45, but her greatness was recognized by her family and her friends, and is now known to the world. Zelie suffered many of the ordinary burdens of life, yet she was happy, loved her children madly and enjoyed them immensely. This book was written by her daughter Celine, who had access to Zelie's letters and to the reminiscences of her older sisters in the Carmel of Lisieux. It is authentic and inspiring, showing what a tremendous life's work and accomplishment it is to be a truly Catholic mother. Looking at Zelie's picture, one can see her incredible character, integrity, goodness, constancy and love. Imprimatur.

Favorite Prayers to Our Lady:
All of the most well known prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary are contained in this new complete booklet, Favorite Prayers to Our Lady. Perfect for those faithful with a lifelong devotion to Mary, as well as for those who are just beginning to ask the Blessed Virgin to intercede on their behalf.