The spread of the cult of St. Therese of Lisieux is one of the impressive religious manifestations of our time. During her few years on earth this young French Carmelite was scarcely to be distinguished from many another devoted nun, but her death brought an almost immediate awareness of her unique gifts. Through her letters, the word-of-mouth tradition originating with her fellow-nuns, and especially through the publication of Histoire d'un ame, Therese of the Child Jesus or "The Little Flower" soon came to mean a great deal to numberless people; she had shown them the way of perfection in the small things of every day. Miracles and graces were being attributed to her intercession, and within twenty-eight years after death, this simple young nun had been canonized. In 1936 a basilica in her honor at Lisieux was opened and blessed by Cardinal Pacelli; and it was he who, in 1944, as Pope, declared her the secondary patroness of France. "The Little Flower" was an admirer of St. Teresa of Avila, and a comparison at once suggests itself. Both were christened Teresa, both were Carmelites, and both left interesting autobiographies. Many temperamental and intellectual differences separate them, in addition to the differences of period and of race; but there are striking similarities. They both patiently endured severe physical sufferings; both had a capacity for intense religious experience; both led lives made radiant by the love of Christ.
The bracelet created with silvertone setting and center medal 30x25mm cabochon under glass dome with image of Saint Therese of Lisieux.
The bracelet adorned with:
Howlite hearts 10mm
Howlite beads 6mm
Candy pattern glass beads 10x15mm
Dark red pearl faux beads 10mm
Red czech glass teardrop beads 4x7mm
Orange jade gemstones 10mm
Handmade polymer clay rose
I added some catholic Patron Saints medals:
Jesus with Sacred Heart
St. Anthony
Rose shape Miraculous Medal
St. Clara
St. Francis Xavier
Guardian Angel
Crucifix
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