St. Teresa of Avila Pray for us!

Day 23

Feast of St Teresa of Avila, Oct 15th

At times it is hard for Pro Life people not to become discouraged. The news reports often are less than edifying, and many aspects of society seem to be immersed in the culture of death. We can become despondent.

We can take solace in the words of St. Teresa of Avila, 16th Century Carmelite mystic who (along with her friend St. John of the Cross) brought along much-needed reform in the Church. Teresa became the first female doctor of the Church.

Often when we become despondent about abortion in our society, we focus on the human element- and how little we can do. The truth is, there is little we can do, but we can all do something, and through prayer, God can bring about change. In the mean time, we are called to trust in Him and be at peace.

St. Teresa wrote:

Let nothing disturb you
Let nothing frighten you
Everything passes
God never changes
Patience attains everything
He who has God wants for nothing
God alone is enough.

Joseph Lehner
Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary