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In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In her “Little Way,” St. Thérèse shows us that, despite our weakness, (or perhaps because of it) God can make us saints through unbounded confidence in his love.
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In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In her “Little Way,” St. Thérèse shows us that, despite our weakness, (or perhaps because of it) God can make us saints through unbounded confidence in his love.
Find out more about the Catholic Classics podcast at ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.
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To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "INTRO" to 33-777.
To support Ascension's free media, please consider making a financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support
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<p>To support Ascension&#39;s free media, please consider making a financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support</p>

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<p>To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text &quot;INTRO&quot; to 33-777.</p>

<p>To support Ascension&#39;s free media, please consider making a financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support</p>

<p>Please note: Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p>]]>
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