October 1, 2013: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor
- Zec 8:20-23 Many will say, “Let us implore, seek the Lord.” Many shall seek, implore the Lord, say, “Let us go with you, for we have heard God is with you.”
- Ps 87:1b-7 "God is with us." Lord loves Zion. Glorious things are said of you, City of God! All shall sing, “My home is within you.”
- Lk 9:51-56 Jesus, determined to journey to Jerusalem, entered a Samaritan village, wasn't welcomed. James and John: “Shall we call down fire to consume them?” No; they journeyed to another village.
Reflections
- Creighton U: God loves us no matter what.
- RC.net: True tolerance; indignant disciples rebuked en route to cross and resurrection
- St. Thérèse profile from Universalis: Not discouraged despite health problems and vulnerability. Seize daily opportunities.
- Autobiography excerpt including famous "In the heart of the Church... I will be love."
- Full autobiography, Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Âme), online or as PDF, eBook, or audiobook, or from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library
- Don't forget Respect Life Week
- "Reaching for the stars" tie: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus not discouraged (Maybe they're not all children, but children designed the tie.)
- "Medical" pin: for St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church (memorial)
- "Buggy" tie pin: Journeying to villages en route to Jerusalem (gospel) (I hope you're used to anachronisms here by now :-)
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