Friday, June 16, 2023

Dear God,

Today you invited St. Teresa of Avila to join our circle of friends or did she invite me?  What is the power of the saints, dear God?  Can they reach into the future centuries later to touch and stir our hearts?  Does their faith, love and compassion have a special power from on high?  Do they still have power to move us?

This morning as I read the first few pages of the book entitled, "Teresa of Avila, The Book of My Life," I felt drawn into the pages of her life.  My heart was stirred because I am confident that she has more of what I long for.  I welcomed her into our circle and opened my own heart to her.

Thank you,

Holy Father,

for the gift

of Teresa.

Thank you

for her gifts

of faith,

hope and trust.

Thank you

for welcoming me

into her circle.

Yours, Andrea