“One word or a pleasing smile is often enough to raise up a saddened and wounded soul.”- St. Therese of Lisieux The past couple days, I was finally able to visit my best friend in Washington D.C. I’ve been trying for a while to go but I haven’t been able to because of how I … More Fun Days with a Soul Raise
“If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.”- St. Therese of Lisieux Comparison is the thief of joy. I always find that I’m comparing myself to others. Comparison is literally the worst sin cause its the only sin that doesn’t bring you pleasure. Like yeah I stole something and … More Bloom Where You Are Planted
“I am perfectly content to go on suffering in body and soul for years, if that would please God. I am not in the least afraid of living a long time; I am ready to go on fighting.” Not going to lie, this past week has been ROUGH. Between finals, having a bad doctor’s appointment, … More Wilting Flower
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday, which is probably my favorite day in the whole Liturgical Year. Some interesting facts before I dive in and buckle up, cause I could talk about this all day (don’t worry, I won’t do that to you guys). 1. This feast was instituted by Pope John Paul II in 2000 … More “Jesus, I trust in You”
“The world’s thy ship and not thy home.”- St. Therese of Lisieux I know I used this quote yesterday, but I really want to think more about it. I had a really good talk with the aunt yesterday, and it made me think of the quote, as it put a lot of things into perspective. … More Little Things and Great Love
“The world’s thy ship and not thy home.”- St. Therese of Lisieux Happy Easter! Christ is Risen! Today is one of the most, if not the most joyous day in the Church. When Jesus rose from the dead, we were given the gift of eternal life. St. Therese said it so perfectly, how the world … More Conquering Death
“I made up my mind, there and then, to stay in spirit at the foot of the Cross, to gather up the dew of heavenly life and give it to others.”- St. Therese of Lisieux Jesus is called many things in the Bible; Lord, God Savior, Messiah, King, Priest, Prophet, and Lamb. Lamb? Lambs were … More Good Friday
“If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.”- St. Therese of Lisieux I’ve always had issues with looking and dwelling on the … More The Present of Presence
“Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.”- St. Therese of Lisieux Ever since I was 15, I knew I wanted to be a physical therapist. I spent hours at different clinics getting my showing hours, I tried to take classes that would focus on that subject … More What now?
We finally made it to Palm Sunday! Everyone knows Palm Sunday as the start of Holy Week (and the Mass with the superrr long Gospel reading). This year though, I felt like I picked up on different things in the Passion Narrative than I normally do. Of course the Passion is all about Jesus and … More Palm Sunday
My Little Way 