~St Therese of Liseux.
For years I have been drawn to St Therese " the little flower". For me, she is a beautiful example of what it means to love simply and to love with all your heart.
I ought to seek the company of those Sisters who according to nature please me least. I ought to fulfill in their regard the office of the Good Samaritan. A word, a kindly smile, will often suffice to gladden a wounded and sorrowful heart. ~Story of A Soul, Chapter X
I love how Therese made it a point to love others, especially those that she may not have always found so easy to love. How many times in our own lives do we hold a grudge, not allow ourselves to love those we feel have wronged us? It might be a sibling, a parent, a child, or a spouse. The example St Therese teaches us is to love others as Jesus would, no judgement, just pure love.
I encourage you to read the above link St Therese and Love. You might also be interested in reading more about her on this site. There is so much to learn from her.
Last but certainly not least, are you looking for a wonderful place to reflect, learn more about St Therese? Take some time and go to The Shrine of St Therese in Darien IL. http://www.saint-therese.org/
May God bless you and guide you.
I would also like to ask everyone to pray for the people of Aurora CO. Those that lost their lives and those fighting for their lives, all the families and friends of those effected by this terrible tragedy.
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