Refuse No One

“We must never refuse anyone, even when it costs us much pain. Think that it is Jesus who is asking this service of you; how eager and friendly you will then be in granting the favor requested.” – St. Therese of Lisieux

Helping our brothers and sisters in need do not end by giving them some alms. It is truly fulfilled when we are really able to listen to their needs and when we attend to them with the resources, time and effort that it would take to alleviate their burden.

When We Have Nothing

“There is a way of refusing that is so gracious… that the refusal gives as much pleasure as the gift.” – St. Therese of Lisieux

There are times when we cannot provide what is being asked of us. We may not have enough money. We may not know what to do or what to advice to someone. We may even think ourselves to be less fortunate than they are – more burdened, more in need of money or other things.

The Humble Soul

The proud person is like a grain of wheat thrown into water: it swells, it gets big. Expose that grain to the fire: it dries up, it burns. The humble soul is like a grain of wheat thrown into the earth: it descends, it hides itself, it disappears, it dies; but to revive in heaven. -Bl Mary of Jesus Crucified

The humble soul benefits much from the grace of God. She does not lose hope nor does she despair from her imperfections. She knows her littleness, and because she is little she longs to be carried in the arms of her loving Father.

Something Good Can Happen

We can never have too much confidence in the good God who is so powerful and so merciful. We obtain from him as much as we hope for. -St Therese of the Child Jesus

Something good can happen today! Let not your hopes vanish, but let it be strengthened. For we know not what will happen next.