Day 63 of 80

Morning Courage

Counsels·Manuscript C·Love
Context
Thérèse transformed how she faced each morning. Instead of dreading difficulties, she welcomed them as chances to love. Each suffering was currency — the livelihood she earned as 'mother of souls' through prayer and sacrifice.

While in the world, I used, on waking, to think of all the pleasant or unpleasant things which might happen throughout the day, and if I foresaw nothing but worries I got up with a heavy heart. Now it is quite the reverse. I think of the pains and of the sufferings awaiting me, and I rise, feeling all the more courageous and light of heart in proportion to the opportunities I foresee of proving my love for Our Lord, and of gaining--mother of souls as I am--my children's livelihood.

Then I kiss my crucifix.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux — Story of a Soul, Counsels (Manuscript C). Taylor translation, 1912 (public domain).
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