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30 Days with St. Thérèse
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Saint Therese of Lisieux is known as a saint, mystic, Doctor of the Church and is one of the most venerated saints of the Church. Her simple, yet remarkably profound Little Way is a wonderful devotion for all Christians. Now, take the wisdom and holiness of Saint Therese wherever you go. In 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux, Thomas J. Craughwell packs the wisdom of Saint Therese and the scriptures into a 30-day devotional. Supplemented by meditations and prayers for each day, 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux is the perfect way to begin following her Little Way.
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Day 1: The Little Way
God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so, in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a Saint. I could never grow up. I must put up with myself as I am, full of imperfections, but I will find a little way to Heaven, very short and direct, an entirely new way.
Story of a Soul, Ch. 9
Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3–4
Today’s Meditation
St. Thérèse’s “little way” is remarkably simple, yet incredibly profound: every action, every duty, no matter how insignificant can help you grow in holiness if you resolve to do it for love of God. With that thought in mind, the drudgery of housework, your most boring assignment on the job, anything at all can become a way to draw closer to Almighty God.
Prayer
Almighty God, everything I do today I will do for love of you. Give me patience and persistence to perform all of my tasks well, always with you in mind, and quell in me any spirit of rebellion or self-pity.
St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, pray for me!
Day 2: The Beloved’s Garden
I saw that every flower He has created has a beauty of its own, that the splendor of the rose and the lily’s whiteness do not deprive the violet of its scent nor make less ravishing the daisy’s charm. I saw that if every little flower wished to be a rose, Nature would lose her spring adornments, and the fields would be no longer enameled with their varied flowers. So it is in the world of souls, the living garden of the Lord.
Story of a Soul, Ch. 1
I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. As a lily among brambles, so is my love among maidens. As an apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved.
Song of Songs 2:1–3
Today’s Meditation
In the spiritual life, souls who are roses or lilies are rare. Most of us are daisies. But look on the bright side: daisies are lovely, they grow in abundance, and among garden flowers they are low-maintenance. Furthermore, better to be a daisy in Christ’s garden than the most exotic lily outside it.
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, I praise you and give you thanks for the talents and blessings you have showered upon me. Teach me to strive to do better where I can, to accept my limitations, and to recognize that these limitations are also gifts from you. And give me the grace of humility, Lord.
St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, pray for me!
Day 3: God Knows Your Weakness
That I often fall asleep during meditation, or while making my thanksgiving, should appall me. Well, I am not appalled; I bear in mind that little children are just as pleasing to their parents asleep as awake.
Story of a Soul, Ch. 8
As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
Psalm 103:13–14
Today’s Meditation
Sometimes, are you distracted at Mass? Are there days when you rush through your prayers? By all means, strive to improve, but if these failings creep up again, don’t be too hard on yourself. We all fall far short of the ideal, but that does not trouble God. As long as we try, for love of him, to perform our religious obligations faithfully, he will overlook our weaknesses.
Prayer
My God, I love you! I do not have the words to express that love. I do not have the skill to show my love. These things I accept as the result of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Yet I am truly sorry when I am at Mass or praying and my mind wanders away from you. You know that I love you. Send me your grace so I can do better.
St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, pray for me!
Day 4: The Power of Prayer
The power of prayer is certainly wonderful. One might liken it to a queen who always has free access to the king and can obtain everything she asks.
Story of a Soul, Ch. 10
When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight and he held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter. And the king said to her, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom.”
Esther 5:2–3
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Table of contents
- Biography of St. Thérèse
- Day 1: The Little Way
- Day 2: The Beloved’s Garden
- Day 3: God Knows Your Weakness
- Day 4: The Power of Prayer
- Day 5: A Pure Soul
- Day 6: Trust the Little Way
- Day 7: The Love of Sinners
- Day 8: Cultivate Your Soul
- Day 9: Humbly Submit to Christ
- Day 10: A Spiritual Bouquet
- Day 11: A Tabernacle for Jesus
- Day 12: The Mission of the Angels
- Day 13: The Way of Love
- Day 14: The Kingdom of God Is Within You
- Day 15: Harken to the Voice of God
- Day 16: Different Gifts
- Day 17: Christ Loves the Weak
- Day 18: You Shall Be Lifted Up
- Day 19: Take Up Your Cross
- Day 20: The Beauty of Ordinary Things
- Day 21: Food Ever New
- Day 22: The Victim of Love
- Day 23: The Master’s Will
- Day 24: Unhappy Souls
- Day 25: Love Is Patient
- Day 26: Pray As a Child
- Day 27: The Wisdom of Solomon
- Day 28: The Gift of Peace
- Day 29: A Very Little Soul
- Day 30: Love God with All Your Heart