Louis and Zelie Martin: The Holy Parents of St. Therese
- From the popular Ignatius Press Vision series
- The inspiring story of the first married couple ever canonized together in the Church
- Tells about their beautiful family of nine children, including the most popular saint of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux
- The secret to their happiness was an unfailing love made possible by their boundless faith in God
This newest book in the very popular Vision Books series of saint's lives for young people presents the inspiring story of the first married couple ever canonized together in the Church, Louis and Zelie Martin, who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It tells about their beautiful family of nine children, that includes the most popular saint of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux.
Louis, a successful watchmaker, was a happy bachelor and intended to remain one. Zélie, who had wanted to become a religious sister, became an expert lace maker and started her own company. Then one day they met, and everything changed for them. They fell in love, married, and raised a large and very happy family.
While their main focus and devotion was on their marriage, children, and their Catholic faith, Louis and Zelie were able to continue their professions as a watchmaker and lace maker. The Martin household was full of love and joy, even amidst many sorrows and challenges, and they always showed great charity toward their neighbor and anyone in need.
The secret to their happiness was an unfailing love made possible by their boundless faith in God. All the challenges the Martins faced, great and small, were met with a profound trust in Divine Providence.
- Gift wrapping:
- Options available
- Created Date:
- 2021-03-03
- Devotions:
- Saints & Blesseds
- Supplier:
- Ignatius Press
- Product Category:
- Books & Accessories
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- louis zelie, zelie martin, inspiring story, story first, first married, married couple, couple ever, ever canonized, canonized together, together church, tell beautiful, beautiful family, family nine, nine child, popular saint
- Media Type:
- Book
- Saints:
- St. Therese of Lisieux
- Saints:
- Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin
- short_description:
- Discover the inspiring tale of Louis and Zelie Martin, the first married couple canonized together, in this engaging book from Ignatius Press' Vision series. Through boundless faith and love, they raised a joyous family and maintained successful care
- short_description2:
- ers while balancing challenges with profound trust in God. Learn about the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux and their unwavering devotion. A captivating family story for young readers.
Louis and Zelie Martin: The Holy Parents of St. Therese
$12.95