Today, the Church celebrates and prays with Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus. Marie Françoise Thérèse Martin was born 2 January 1873 and died 30 September 1897. She was a French Discalced Carmelite nun (OCD) who is still very well known and loved the world over today. Thérèse has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for others because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to the spiritual life.
Known simply as the little flower, Theresa continues even now to teach us how to be childlike in our faith. One might even say that she is spending her heaven helping us here on earth to become like children (Mt 18:3). Known for her little way, Theresa was able to speak of profound truths of faith in very simple words, thereby making it possible for all people to learn more about God and to know that it is possible for all of us to be close to Him.
Today, let us ask this holy woman to intercede for us, asking the Lord to continue the work that has already been begun. May she who promised to send roses as the sign of her continued willingness to answer our prayers and as proof of her willingness to spend her heaven doing good on earth help us to always remember that each one of us must become like children in the sight of our heavenly Father.
Have a great day.
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