Saturday, April 12 : Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
There is on this earth A marvelous Tree, Its root, O mystery! Is in Heaven… In its shade Never could anything cause pain. One can rest there Without fearing the storm. Love is the name Of this ineffable Tree, And its delectable fruit Is called Abandonment. Even in this life this fruit Gives me happiness. My soul delights In its divine fragrance. It seems a treasure. Putting it to my mouth, It is sweeter still. It gives me in this world An ocean of peace. In this deep peace I rest forever… Abandonment alone brings me Into your arms, O Jesus. It alone makes me live The life of the Elect.
Roman Extraordinary (Tridentine) Daily Readings – rosary,team
