How St. Therese Found Strength in Her Littleness
December 5, 2024
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as posted by the channelSt. Thérèse of Lisieux unveils the secret to confidence in God through her image of the little bird: a soul aware of its fragility yet filled with hope in God’s boundless mercy. She embodies the paradox of holiness—that the closer one draws to God, the more deeply one perceives their imperfections. This humility, rather than leading to despair, opens the heart to profound trust in God’s strength rather than one’s own. Thérèse’s life demonstrates that confidence is not based on human perfection but entirely on God’s infinite goodness. Like the little bird gazing at the Divine Sun, she invites us to fix our eyes on God, who lifts the lowly and fulfills His promises. As Advent calls us to wait and hope for the coming of Christ, St. Thérèse’s witness deepens our longing for the Savior and the transforming gift of Christmas.
This video is for the second week of Advent and accompanies an online retreat:
Presenter: Br. John-Magdalene, O.C.D.
Voiceover for St. Therese: Emma Self
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