The ‘little way’…
Posted by Terry Nelson on Jan 23rd, 2008
“The fundamental disposition of heart which little Therese spoke of: it is a mixture of humility, of trust, of habitual recourse to God in distress; it is even sometimes a kind of supernatural joy at experiencing one’s misery and great need of help from above at every moment. In short, it is the Truth, true Divine Love, the true light which we must welcome and increase within ourselves by the practice of fraternal charity.” - Mother Agnes of Jesus (Pauline, eldest sister of St. Therese.)
“…Even if you have fallen many times, that does not matter, quite the contrary. The more you fall with humility, the more the pearls in your crown will shine.” - M. Agnes
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I LOVE the “…Even if you have fallen…” quote. It’s so hopeful, so encouraging, so disarming. It lets us know that failing is not unusual, but rather part of the process of growing in God’s Love and mercy.