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To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

—Romans 1:7 (ESV)

“[An] attraction to reading lasted until my entrance into Carmel. It would be impossible for me to say how many books passed through my hands, but God never allowed me to read a single one that was capable of harming me. It’s true that as I read certain tales about knights, I didn’t always feel at first glance the truth about life; but soon God let me feel that true glory is the one that will last forever, and that to obtain it, it isn’t necessary to do outstanding works, but to remain hidden and to practice virtue. So, when I was reading the tales of the patriotic actions of French heroines, in particular those of the Venerable Joan of Arc, I had a great desire to imitate them. It seemed to me that I felt within me the same burning desire that stirred them, the same heavenly inspiration.” —St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Inspire me, Lord, to serve You with boldness.