Saint Louis Martin and Saint Zélie Guérin: Saints of Married and Family Life
Life for faith, love, and family! The lives of Louis Martin and Zélie Guérin are a shining example of the holiness that can be found in marriage and everyday life. Not only are they the parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, but they were also the first married couple in the history of the Church to be canonized together. Their story is a tale of devotion, diligence, profound spirituality, and the acceptance of pain with unwavering faith. Louis Martin was born in Bordeaux in 1823. From a young age, he felt a deep longing for God that led him to consider monastic life. However, his attempt failed, and he became a watchmaker instead. With his hands, he crafted works of precision, while his heart constantly sought heavenly eternity. Zélie Guérin, born in Gandelain in 1831, was a determined and energetic woman. She also harbored a desire to enter religious life, but her path led her into the world of lace-making. She founded her own company, which quickly flourished and earned her a good rep...