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Smith, Near-Death Experiences, Sophia Institute Press, Chapter 5, St. Therese of Lisieux, Pages 71-81, 2024
Near-Death Experiences St. Therese of Lisieux Pages 71-81 Copyright 2024
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St. Thérèse of Lisieux at age 10 fell mysteriously ill after her sister Pauline entered Carmel. The illness began with constant headaches, then intensified to shivering, convulsions, hallucinations, and lack of appetite for seven months. Doctors including psychiatrist Dr. Fouqueray were baffled. She experienced terrifying visions with objects transforming into frightening shapes - her father's hat became something horrible. Her sister Marie testified to chills-inducing cries of distress and indescribable terror in her eyes. On Pentecost Sunday May 13, 1883, during a novena to Our Lady of Victories, Thérèse could not recognize her sisters. As they knelt praying before a statue of Mary, the statue suddenly came alive and grew beautiful with divine beauty. Mary smiled at her with ineffable sweetness and compassion. The vision lasted over 40 minutes. Thérèse was instantly and completely cured. She later said Mary's smile brought such warmth it carried her to entering Carmel. This miraculous cure gave Mary the title "Our Lady of the Smile."
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Seven months mysterious illness, multiple doctors baffled, complete cure
Statue came alive, Mary smiled, 40-minute vision, instant healing
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