Love Makes Everything Better

I think St. Thérèse is saying that love makes everything better. Even if we mess up sometimes, or do something we shouldn’t, love doesn’t just give up and sit there feeling bad. Real love for Jesus takes our mistakes and turns them into something good. It makes us sorry in a gentle way and helps us try again. And when we truly love Him, that love sort of “burns up” the bad feelings and selfishness inside us, like a little fire in the stove. What’s left is a quiet heart — humble, not proud — and very peaceful.

So she is teaching that love is stronger than our faults, and if we keep loving Jesus, He will leave us with a deep, calm peace inside.

Love Kathy, 

Littlemore Farm