Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor
Tuesday of week 26 in Ordinary Time
Gospel Matthew 18:1-5
“I tell you solemnly, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”. Today we are celebrating the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. And in the Gospel, Jesus is asking us to change and become like little children. Thérèse of Lisieux’s “Little Way” is a spiritual path through which the process which Jesus tells us can be achieved. This “Little Way” is focused on simplicity, humility, and trust in God’s love. She believed holiness could be attained not through grand actions but by performing small, everyday tasks with great love and devotion. Embracing her own limitations, Thérèse encouraged a childlike trust in God, accepting suffering as an opportunity for spiritual growth and offering small sacrifices with joy. Her approach highlights that even the simplest acts, when done with love, can lead to holiness, making this path accessible to anyone. Let’s reflect: Do I offer with joy my small discomforts and pains for my growth in God’s love?
Don Giorgio