@tim41610: In 1887, Paris was shaken by the horrific murders of three women. The killer, Henri Pranzini, showed no remorse throughout his trial. Many believed he was beyond hope. But a 14-year-old girl in a quiet convent in Lisieux thought differently. St. Thérèse of Lisieux chose this notorious criminal as her very first “spiritual child.” Burning with zeal to save souls, she prayed with all her heart, offered sacrifices, and begged Jesus for a clear sign that her prayers were heard. On the morning of his execution by guillotine, newspapers reported the dramatic moment: After refusing the chaplain’s help, Pranzini suddenly turned just before the blade fell. He grabbed the crucifix, and kissed the sacred wounds of Christ three times — a powerful gesture of repentance. When young Thérèse read the account, tears of joy filled her eyes. She knew it was God’s answer. This single soul became the spark that ignited her lifelong mission of praying for sinners — a mission that continues from heaven today. She later wrote about it in her autobiography, Story of a Soul, and the Church has treasured this story for generations as a shining example of God’s mercy reaching even the darkest heart in the final moment. Key truths: ⬩ Thérèse prayed fervently for a condemned murderer most considered lost. ⬩ Pranzini appeared completely unrepentant… until the very end. ⬩ His dramatic turn to kiss the crucifix three times was seen as a gift of grace. ⬩ This event strengthened Thérèse’s confidence in the “Little Way” and her call to save souls. 🙏 No one is beyond God’s reach. Not the worst sinner, not the person you’ve been praying for for years, not even those who seem farthest from God. Let St. Thérèse inspire us today: our prayers, small sacrifices, and love offered to Jesus can move mountains of sin and open the door to mercy. “I felt that I was really a child of God… and that I was to save souls for Him.” — St. Thérèse St. Thérèse, pray for us! Credit to Totus Tuus

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