I rejoice for all those who have received their “sweet rose,” consolation on today’s feast of the beloved Little Flower.
We celebrate by buying our own flowers and decorating for Fall as we invoke the intercession of this meek but fierce saint.
May we, like St. Therese of Lisieux not fear in these difficult days to ask Our Lady for everything: that she permit us to serve her in the defense of the Catholic Cause, that we might be saints, that the Church might be restored, that Her Reign might come, that Her Immaculate Heart be victorious.
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Below is a brief mediation from St. Therese.
Jesus set the book of nature before me and I saw that all the flowers he has created are lovely.
The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm.
I realized that if every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness and there would be no wildflowers to make the meadows gay. It is just the same in the world of souls – which is the garden of Jesus.
He has created the great saints who are like the lilies and the roses, but he has also created much lesser saints and they must be content to be the daisies or the violets which rejoice his eyes whenever he glances down.
Perfection consists in doing his will, in being that which he wants us to be.
Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be – and becoming that person.
– Saint Therese of Lisieux, from Story of a Soul
We have never received sweet roses or flowers from the beloved St. Therese and that’s ok. We trust that she has been a faithful intercessor to us.
We continue to pray to become “little birdies,” live a life of simplicity, and follow her footsteps to Our Lord.
We will continue to buy our Fall flowers on this glorious feast of the LITTLE FLOWER and give thanks for all of our blessings & the consolations that we have received.
I’d love to hear about your sweet flowers — gifts from St. Therese or purchased. 😉
Happy feastday of St. Therese. May you have a blessed month of The Holy Rosary & Holy Angels.
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