Long have I wondered who is this Therese of the Child Jesus. Many of my friends and family are enamored by her. Over the years, I have haphazardly "tried" to get to know this Saint, only to find myself having lost interest, and whatever book I was reading out of. In this "new" conversion that I am humbly trying to walk in, (also in "The Cloister Walk" Pg 26- 29) I believe that I have finally found Therese.
Kathleen, the author, describes a possible situation where the child Therese is looking over a colorful basket of ribbons and being told to: "Choose One". Then Kathleen suggests that Therese would respond: "I choose all". In her chapter on Therese, Kathleen describes the love of God and openness to His will in her life that Therese exemplified. She shows that "my call is Love" is an openness to all that God has to offer us.
With Therese, I say: "I choose all". Lord, open me up to all of your blessings, all of your love, all that you call me to. I know that humility, obedience, patience, and kindness call me outside of my comfort level into a world where I am second to those around me. Teach me how it is to Love my brothers and sisters (metaphorically and truly) as you love them. Help me to see them through the eyes of a little child, through your loving eyes, oh Infant Jesus.
