October 1st is the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. She is a favorite saint of many; many of my sisters are fond of her. I share a quote of hers today.
For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. “
There is more than one website that claims to be the official website for a woman who would never wanted to be noticed publicly. To learn more about St. Thérèse of Lisieux go to the Catholic Online site which has the biographies of many women and men of the church.
Whenever I am walking and pass rosemary or lavender, I reach out my hand to touch the fragrant leaves and blossoms so that I can smell them on my hands. Isn’t it wonderful the way that fragrances can linger with us? What fragrance do we want to leave with others?
The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.”
The following quote was posted on “Word for the Day” from Gratefulness.org just last week.
One of life’s most fulfilling momemts occurs in the split-second when the familiar is suddenly transformed into the dazzling aura of the profoundly new. ”
-Edward B. Lindaman Thinking in the Future Tense
I hope I never tire of being reminded at the closeness of God’s presence to us. And I hope that some good day, I will not need to be reminded, but find that presence in all its infinite manifestations. Today’s reminder comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting – a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing.
October 1st is the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. She is a favorite saint of many; many of my sisters are fond of her. I share a quote of hers today.
Tuesday’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 119 – a Prayer for Guidance.
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