Theresian Tenacity: Suffering in Peace
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Episode 97: "I found the secret of suffering in peace. . . . The one who says peace is not saying joy, or at least, felt joy. . . . To suffer in peace is enough to will all that Jesus wills. . . . To be the spouse of Jesus we must resemble Jesus, and Jesus is all bloody, he is crowned with thorns! . . ." - St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Letter 87)
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How dark did the darkness get for our little, meek, and humble St. Thérèse during her life here on earth? How can a saint rightfully referred to as "The Little Flower" relate to me in the darkness of my sufferings and trials? Tune in to this month's episode as author and host Julia Monnin unpacks briefly the tenacity of little Thérèse who, in her own trials of faith, had to learn "the secret of suffering in peace."
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"Don’t believe that when I’m in heaven I’ll let ripe plums fall into your mouths. This isn’t what I had, nor what I desired. You will perhaps have great trials, but I’ll send you lights which will make you appreciate and love them. You will be obliged to say like me: 'Lord, You fill us with joy with all the things You do for us.'" – St. Thérèse of Lisieux ---
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