St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who died on Sept. 30, 1897, was an ardent adorer of Jesus in the Eucharist. “I loved especially the processions in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. What a joy it was for me to throw flowers beneath the feet of God! Before allowing them to fall to the ground, I threw them as high as I could, and I was never so happy as when I saw my roses touch the sacred monstrance,” she wrote in her autobiography “Story of a Soul.” Introduce young children to St. Thérèse in the first six books of the classic Treasure Box series by the Maryknoll Sisters, available at www.tanbooks.com. Charming illustrations of St. Thérèse’s childhood complement the stories of love and lessons learned. Fun activities follow each installment of the series.
Between the rewards of work and the joy to be found on the other side of sorrow, September is a time to appreciate the fruits of our labors and the consolations of heaven that allow us to rest easy. As Ecclesiastes 5:12 says, “The sleep of a laborer is sweet.” Here are a few ways to celebrate this month’s feast days that remind us of these truths: