Saint Theresa's Prayer

Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love... She is represented by roses.

Saint Theresa's Prayer

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 knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing,

dance, praise and love.

It is there for each and every one of us.

After a while you learn the difference , subtle difference

between holding a hand and chaining a soul

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning

And company doesn't always mean security

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts

And presents aren't promises

And you begin to accept your defeats

with your head up and eyes ahead

with the grace of an adult , not the grief of a child

And you learn to build all your roads on today

because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans

And futures have a way of falling down in midflight

After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much

So plant in your own garden and decorate your own soul

instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers

And you learn that you really can endure

that you are really strong

And you really do have worth!

-- Veronica A. Shoffstall