Is Our Holy Father in Danger of Becoming a Mere Politician?
St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower)’s feast day falls on Oct. 1. She is the youngest person to be declared a Doctor of the Church. She taught that the smallest act of love is great in the eyes of God, which may be the single reason so many people are devoted to her. I am listing ten quotes by St. Therese to reflect upon followed by a few of my thoughts:
(God’s power saves us, and no soul is lost. God can convert even the most wicked.)
(St. Therese explains how our path to Christ is unique and still universal.)
(We don't even need to feel God's presence to have confidence in Him because we have the words and promises of Christ.)
(The above thoughts are a fine reminder of what Christian joy looks like from a saint that suffered a great deal.)
(This St. Therese quote explains why we are a Communion of Saints. We have an army of help. We don't go it alone!)
To end my tribute to my favorite saint, I’ll end with my all-time favorite quote by St. Therese, The Little Flower, because it gives me such hope:
"It is Your arms, Jesus, which are the elevator to carry me to heaven."--St. Therese