Saint Therese of Lisieux

Today we celebrate the memorial of Saint Therese of Lisieux or Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. Saint Therese was a young girl when she entered the Carmelite monastery. She lived a life of humility, evangelical simplicity, and trust in God. Saint Therese was a great example to the other sisters in her community, especially the novices. She offered her life for the salvation of souls and the growth of the Church and she died on September 30, 1897 (Magnificat, 32). What a beautiful example Saint Therese is for all of us. She lived her life according to the plan of God instead of her own. Being open to the will of God is what we are all called to do. Saint Therese, from her vocation, had the call to love. Living the will and love of God. That is truly a remarkable model and example to follow. Let us pray that Saint Therese will intercede for us and help us to live in God's goodness at all times. Have a blessed day!