St. Teresa (the Little Flower) said, "Everything is grace" -  God is present in each of us - calling us to do the ordinary stuff  with love.  Doing small things, which we can every moment, with great love and they become extraordinary!

Teresa as a young nun was assigned to scrub floors; she did so out of love for the Lord and for her sisters in the convent.  Scrubbing the floors was as much a part of her vocation as praying the Divine Office.  In her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, Therese wrote, "I am only a very little soul, who can offer very little things to our Lord." 

You and I are called to live the "little way" of discipleship in the love with which we care for our families; in the compassion we show reaching out to someone in need; in ordinary kindness and help; in the understanding and consolation we extend to others.

Today may we embrace the "little way" of Teresa in this prayer attributed to her: May today there be peace within. 

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content to know you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones & allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. 

St Teresa of Lisieux challenges us to live the “little way” - live the way of the Gospel, live as a disciple of Jesus Christ!

May God Be Praised!