- selves, or seeking to be allowed, a thousand
things which would render the religious life pleasant and comfortable.
COUNSELS AND REMINISCENCES
When some one rings for us, or
knocks at our door, we must mortify
ourselves so as not even to do one
stitch more before answering. I have
practised that; and it is, I assure you, a
source of peace.
COUNSELS AND REMINISCENCES
Do you know my Sundays and festivals?
They are the days when the good
God tries me the most.
COUNSELS AND REMINISCENCES
Sœur Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus says
that she has not done any great penances:
that is because her fervour counted as
nothing those which were allowed her.
It nevertheless happened that she became
ill from wearing for too long a time a
small iron cross, of which the sharp points
were sunk into her flesh.
