This morning, as I read the “Thought of the Day,” I understood everything the Lord allowed me to live during the partial fire of my house. For several years, even before I take my morning coffee in the morning, I hasten to read the “Thought of the Day” and this Thought has transformed me; it makes me understand the greatness of Love.
On the evening of December 24, I went to celebrate midnight Mass with friends across the river. Having no boat to return the same evening, I stayed overnight at the monastery before coming back the next day at noon. Before leaving the monastery, I called my neighbor who told me my house was burning. What a shock, because I had to wait for the 4 P.M. boat before being able to go home!
Upon entering the house, I saw my breviary on the ground and, just beside it, an image of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Not understanding any of it, because the firemen had ransacked the place, I read on the picture: “Do not think that when I am in Heaven, you will have only joys. It was not what I had nor what I wanted to have. You will have great trials, but I will send you lights that will make you appreciate and love them. You will have the obligation to say as I do: “Lord, you fill me with joy by all that you do. “
At the same time, like an arrow of love piercing my heart, I saw just before me, near my heart, a little fire of small, yellowish, equal flames. My heart was so gentle, so good, that I cried out: “Thou hast given me all, Lord, Thou hast taken all away from me, Thy Holy Name be blessed. I give you everything and I totally say “Yes” to everything You desire of me.” The Lord set my heart on fire and inflamed it with His Fire-Love. What more to say? Indeed, what more can I say? What freedom and what joy!
You now understand the importance the Thought of this morning has for me and this confirmation through all these heavenly messages.

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