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A new documentary about St. Therese: "Secrets d'histoire - Therese, la petite sainte de Lisieux," broadcast by France 3 on May 4, 2020
I am delighted to be able to introduce you to this magnificent documentary ["Secrets of history - Therese, the little saint of Lisieux'], narrated by Stephane Bern for France 3. More than 2.45 million people, 10% of the population of France, watched its first broadcast in France last night. What a moment of evangelization! I thank France 3 for making the replay available on Youtube the same day, so that those outside France can enjoy it. Nearly two hours long, it goes by like a flash. With this film you can not only visit the places of Therese's life in Alencon, in Lisieux, on the pilgrimage to Rome, and at the Carmel but also delve deep into her life story and its significance. Long visits to the Lisieux Carmel blend with 19th-century photos to allow us to see the environment of Therese's everyday life in minute detail. The film is punctuated by a series of short interviews with many persons extremely knowledgeable about St. Therese's life and spirituality. Although they are, of course, in French, the visuals are so powerful that even those who do not speak French can't help but enjoy the film. I congratulate everyone who had a part in its production. What do you think of it?