Leonie Martin, Servant of God – Exclusive Restoration! – Vivid Photo – Sister of Saint Therese – Catholic Gift

Leonie Martin was called "the troubled sister" of the Martin family, which included her sister, St. Therese of Lisieux and her Sainted parents, Zelie and Louis. She was troubled by ill health as a child, abused by a maidservant, expelled from school, and isolated even within her own family. She tried on several occasions over the course of 13 years to enter into a convent, but kept failing at that. Over that time, she was greatly encouraged by the little one, Therese, who was also comforting Celine. Finally, in 1899 she entered the Visitation Sisters again, and in 1890 succeeded in becoming a member, taking the name "Françoise-Thérèse".She was happy the rest of her life, even with continued health problems. She said "I am very happy--as happy as it is possible to be on this earth.... in this loveliest anteroom of heaven". (source: leoniemartin.org)Servant of God is the first step towards Sainthood. The next step is to be declared Venerable. See the picture we've included in this listin