Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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I am convinced that one should tell one's spiritual director if one has a great desire for Communion, for Our Lord does not come from Heaven every day to stay in a golden ciborium; He comes to find another heaven, the heaven of our soul in which He loves to dwell.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The desire for spiritual connection is essential for one's soul, and it should be communicated to a spiritual guide.
In this quote, Therese of Lisieux emphasizes the importance of expressing one’s deep longing for a spiritual communion with God. She suggests that such a desire is not merely a personal feeling but one that should be shared with a spiritual director, as this signifies the soul's readiness for divine connection. The act of communion is portrayed as a heavenly encounter that transcends mere ritual, highlighting the intimate relationship between the divine and the human soul.
Themes
SpiritualityCommunionSoulDirectorDesire
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, one might share this quote to encourage participants to express their desires for deeper faith.
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You heard me, only Friend whom I love. To ravish my heart, you became man. You shed your blood, what a supreme mystery!... And you still live for me on the Altar. If I cannot see the brilliance of your Face Or hear your sweet voice, O my God, I can live by your grace, I can rest on your Sacred Heart!
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Holiness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and little in the arms of God, aware of our weakness, and confident - in the most audacious way - in His Fatherly goodness.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks.
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Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul's miseries, her burdens, her needs - everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events - to the heart that loves, all is well.
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