Day 26 – Thursday, March 30
Over these next few days we will reflect on the joy of one of St. Thérèse’
poems. Her heart overflows with love of
Jesus and the joy it brings outweighs all hardships. She reflects on how little she is compared to
the eternity of God – her life is like just a day. We, too, can learn to give ourselves over to
love of Jesus and we will feel the joy it brings!
In
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thank you, dear Jesus, for loving us so much! Thank you for loving us and giving yourself
up for us. Even while we are sinners,
you gave everything for us so that we could one day live with you. Thank you!
St. Thérèse teaches
us through her poem ‘My Song for Today’:
“My
life is but an instant, a passing hour.
My
life is but a day that escapes and flies away.
O
my God! You know that to love you on earth
I only have today!
Oh,
I love you, Jesus! My soul yearns for
you.
For
just one day remain my sweet support.
Come
reign in my heart, give me your smile
Just for today!” – The
Poetry of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Lord
Jesus, please help us to recognize your great love for us. Help us to understand our littleness but
rejoice in your greatness! Help us to be
grateful for all you’ve given us. Help
us be joyful with the life we have. Help
us to share that joy with everyone! We
love you, Jesus!
Our
Father …
Hail
Mary …
Glory
Be …
Merciful
Father, in the name of Your sweet Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin and of the
Saints, I pray that I be fired with Your spirit of love, and that You will
grant me the grace to make You greatly loved.
(The daily prayer that St. Thérèse
taught us to say, adapted for our little lives.)
St.
Thérèse, pray for us!
In
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Today’s Little Flower activity: Smile
more today! And the harder it is, the
more brilliant your flower is! (Color in
a flower for Jesus when your mom or dad has seen that it is completed!)
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