News Item: : ''He Must Return Your Caress'' - Words of Comfort from St. Therese of Lisieux
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Sunday 15 February 2015 - 10:38:46

One of the novices in the Carmel at Lisieux recounted this consoling event after little St. Therese went home to God. We include it today to offer some encouragement to readers on this Quinquagesima Sunday. (Naturally, the 'fault' being discussed does not refer to a sin needing sacramental confession and absolution). 

'I was grieving bitterly over a fault I had committed. ''Take your Crucifix,'' she said, ''and kiss it.'' I kissed the Feet.

''Is that how a child kisses its father? Throw your arms at once 'round His Neck and kiss His Face.''

When I had done so, she continued: ''That is not sufficient - He must return your caress.'' I had to press the Crucifix to both my cheeks, whereupon she added: ''Now, all is forgiven.'' ' 

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