Today is the feast day of our little Rose's patron Saint, Therese of Lisieux. I have always had a fondness for this young Doctor of the Church. She encouraged the path to Sainthood through what she called her little way. It was her vision that she could become closer to God by doing little things that went unnoticed to all but God. This idea resonates with something else I have come across and I cannot remember the exact source, but the sentiment is that we should do all, say all, and write all with the intention of pleasing an audience of One. That One would be God. These are such simple truths. In my googling of Therese today, I came upon the brief life stories of her parents. They are being considered for Sainthood. It was Therese herself who said that she was blessed with parents that were made for heaven more than they were for earth. So, on her feast day, what better way to honor Therese than to learn about her mother and father.
Here is a lovely prayer in their honor:
God Our Father, we praise You for Louis and Zélie Martin, a truly faithful husband and wife, who lived their Christian life in an exemplary way through their duties in life and practice of Gospel teaching. In bringing up a large family, in spite of trials, bereavements and suffering, they showed immense trust in You and obedience to Your will.
Lord deign to manifest Your will in their regard and grant me the favours I implore while praying that the father and mother of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus be presented as models of family life today.
Amen.
Learn More:
http://www.sttherese.com/Louis%20and%20Zelie.html
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