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+ October is the month of the Holy Rosary. “The rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at a heart a Christ-centered prayer. It has all the depth of the gospel message in its entirety. It is an echo of the prayer of Mary, her perennial Magnificat…” — St. John Paul II
+ “When I see that the burden is beyond my strength, I do not consider or analyze it or probe into it, but I run like a child to the heart of Jesus and say only one word to Him: “You can do all things.” And then I keep silent, because I know that Jesus himself will intervene in the matter, and as for me, instead of tormenting myself, I use that time to love Him.” — St. Faustina
+ I read this excerpt about St. Therese a few years ago, and it was a powerful reminder to not diminish St. Therese’s faith as something easily-won, or “sweet.” And I imagine many of us have done that at some point — considering we call her the little flower. 
It sounds so very sweet, right? But she experienced a lot of loss, anxiety, doubt, dryness and fear…
+ “The things that bring us anxiety, fear, or uncertainty are not barriers to fulfilling God’s will or reasons to shy away from this action or that action. Instead, they are the very opportunities that God wants to use for His will. They are the reality where God wants to meet us with His peace and security, which transcends all understanding. (Philippians 4:6-7). For Thérèse, this place of peace and security can only be found when we become like children again…” — Meg McDonnell
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+ “St. Therese is a doctor of the church… We know is that life wasn’t easy for her, and that she struggled likely with depression, anxiety… But she’s a doctor of the church. She’s got a lot figured out. She has a PhD in holiness. And what does she say to us, what’s her primary message to us? It’s summed up as the Little way. One of her favorite scriptures was about those who are poor in spirit. Those who are poor know their need for God and turn to him. That’s her secret.” — Jake Khym
+ This image of St. Therese holding a Crucifix with blooming roses has always been striking to me. Of course it represents how she famously said, “I will spend my time in heaven doing good on earth; I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens.” 
But it also makes me think about the Resurrection — and particularly, how the Cross looks like a place of defeat to many… But when we gaze at a Crucifix, the focus is not death but on the Conqueror of death.
+ “God, I ask that you… Comfort those filled with sorrow and grief for all they have lost. Protect those still in danger and bring them to safety. Provide a path and a way for those able to deliver needed supplies. Equip those starting to rebuild from the rubble. Show me how I can support those living through their worst fears today.” — Lysa TerKeurst
+ “Rest, even now, in the reality that God is transfiguring all that hurts into the hope of His glory.” — Ann Voskamp
+ “To say that I have hope is not to say that I’m never going to suffer again, I’m never going to be asked to do a really hard year – like I did last year. But it is rather to understand that the Lord will give it meaning and purpose. He will use it, He will redeem it, He will strengthen me and others through it. — Liz Kelly
+ “Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd, leading him to life.” — St. Basil the Great
+ “There is no Little Way without taking up our daily cross. And the present moment–what lies right in front of us, regardless of how insignificant, tedious, or dull it may be–is our key to holiness. Our Little Way to heaven.” — Katerina, Little Way Design Co
+ “Jesus loves hidden souls. A hidden flower is the most fragrant. I must strive to make the interior of my soul a resting place for the Heart of Jesus.” — St. Faustina
+ St Faustina’s prayer for acceptance of God’s will: “O my God, I am ready to accept Your will in every detail, whatever it may be. However You may direct me, I will bless You. Whatever You ask of me I will do with the help of Your grace. Whatever Your holy will regarding me might be. I accept it with my whole heart and soul…”
+ “God has a mission and a will for all of our lives. No matter how simple or profound, he speaks to all of us.” — Blair Barlow
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