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Quote for Today - October 1,  2012 - Feast of the Little Flower


"You make me think 
of a little child 
that is learning to stand 
but does not yet know 
how to walk. 
In his desire 
to reach 
the top of the stairs 
to find his mother, 
he lifts his little foot 
to climb the first step. 
It is all in vain, 
 and at each renewed effort he falls. 
Well, be this little child: 
through the practice of all the virtues, 
always lift your little foot 
to mount the staircase of holiness, 
but do not imagine 
that you will be able to go up 
even the first step! 
No, but the good God 
does not demand more from you 
than good will. 
From the top of the stairs, 
He looks at you with love. 
Soon, won over by your useless efforts, 
He will come down Himself 
and, taking you in His arms, 
He will carry you up.... 
But if you stop lifting your little foot, 
He will leave you 
a long time on the ground." 

St. Therese of Lisieux [ 1873-1897] in Counsels and Reminiscences



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