The word of the Lord came to me thus: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. “Ah, Lord God!” I said, “I know not how to speak; I am too young.” Jeremiah 1:4-6 Meditate with Saint Thérèse Really I am far from being a saint, that alone is proof of that; I should, instead of rejoicing in my dryness, attribute it to my lack of fervor and fidelity; I should be sorry to sleep (for seven years) duringmy prayers andmy thanksgivings; well, I’m not sorry.... I think little children please their parents as much when they’re sleeping as when they’re awake; I think that to do operations, doctors put their patients to sleep. Finally I think that the Lord sees our fragility, he remembers that we are only dust.... On the morning of September 8, I felt inundated with a river of peace and it was in this peace “surpassing all understanding” that I pronounced my Holy Vows.... My unionwith Jesuswasmade, not in themidst of thunderbolts and lightning, that is to say extraordinary graces, but within a light zephyr, similar to that which our father Saint Elijah heard on themountain.... What graces did I not ask for this day!... I really felt like the queen, so I took advantage of my title to free the captives…. Finally I wanted to free all the souls from purgatory and convert sinners. 6
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