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Oct 17, 2020
1 min

Divine Mercy: the heart of our faith

This article was written for Array of Hope, and can be read by clicking the image or HERE! Like what I do? You can support me on ko-fi!

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Darkness and union in Thérèse of Lisieux's 'Story of a Soul'

Lucy

Sep 7, 2020
10 min

Darkness and union in Thérèse of Lisieux's 'Story of a Soul'

This was first published on JOY IN TRUTH, and can be read HERE. St. Thérèse of Lisieux was born as Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin on...

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Lucy

Aug 7, 2020
1 min

Help support my MLitt in Early Modern History

I was recently accepted onto the MLitt in Early Modern History at the University of St Andrews, one of the top universities in the UK. I...

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Léonie Martin: the first disciple of the Little Way

Lucy

Jun 17, 2020
4 min

Léonie Martin: the first disciple of the Little Way

This article was originally written for JOY IN TRUTH, and can be read HERE. Thérèse of Lisieux may be one of the most popular saints of...

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Lucy

May 20, 2020
3 min

A rose from Saint Thérèse

When I requested a rose from Saint Thérèse, I felt a mix of doubt and hope. Was I relying too heavily on the saints instead of on God Himsel

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Lucy

Apr 29, 2020
4 min

The longing to return to Mass

This article was originally written for JOY IN TRUTH, and can also be read HERE. Augustinian Church in Vienna Much like a little child, I...

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'Faith killed by a bullet': the beliefs of Empress Elisabeth of Austria

Lucy

Apr 21, 2020
11 min

'Faith killed by a bullet': the beliefs of Empress Elisabeth of Austria

When we think of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (or ‘Sisi’), the image of the wonderfully charming Romy Schneider running up the steps of...

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Lucy

Apr 17, 2020
3 min

Mary, help me to be more like you

This piece was originally written for JOY IN TRUTH, and can be read here. The Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci “Mary, help me to be more...

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