He whose heart is ever watchful taught me that He works miracles even for those whose faith is like a tiny mustard seed, to make it grow, while, as in the case of His Mother, He works miracles for His dearest friends only after He has tested their faith. He let Lazarus die, even though Martha and Mary had sent word that he was sick; and when He was asked by Our Lady at the marriage feast of Cana to help the master of the house, He said His time had not yet come. But after the trial, what rewards! Lazarus rises from the dead, and water becomes wine. This is how her Beloved dealt with His Thérèse--a long testing, and then He realized all her dreams.
--St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul, 102
St. Therese has always been my favorite saint and this is why! She had a profoundness that exceeded the human mind. It is remarkable to me how our Lord used her from the moment she was born!
ReplyDeleteIt's little wonder she was made doctor of the Church.
ReplyDeleteSt. Therese of Lisieux is my wife's "favorite" Saint. Personally I get a little lost in the incredible depth of her writings. It takes a while for them to sink in!
ReplyDelete*By the way, I really appreciate your sharing. Your very adept at picking out gems of Catholic literature.