First published 2014 Under the sacred shadow of a grand basilica lies ancient Lisieux. This self contained Normandy town is impressed but not overawed by the shrine that towers over it and celebrates Saint Thérèse. Lisieux was well established before a certain thoughtful young girl made her mark. Many history changing
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How to become a Saint, or…the early life of St. Thérèse, the little flower of Lisieux.
Just a few more watercolours of Normandy by Gordon C. Home – guest artist blogger
Today our blogger is regular guest Gordon Cochrane Home. A watercolour artist, traveller and writer, Gordon visited Normandy at the beginning of the 20th century. Gordon is sharing beautiful illustrations of Avranches, the river Seine, Lisieux, Coutances and Bayeux. These paintings first appeared in his book 'Normandy Illustrated, the Scenery & Romance
What would Hamo do for love, in medieval Lisieux?
It is always an irritation to great men when the minutiae of daily life distracts them from working on their greatness. So it was for Bishop Arnulf of Lisieux. A rebellious sort of love got in his way. The overbearing Bishop By all accounts a remarkable man, Arnulf parlayed a rich inheritance, fabulous