The Grain of Wheat That Nourishes the Soul.

                           

Here is an excerpt from another of Leonie's letters. See the great love she has for Jesus ! 

From Sr Francoise-Therese (Leonie) to her three Carmelite sisters - December 27th 1919


Beloved little sisters,

For 1920, what can we mutually wish each other if not the love which was incarnated with the Son of God to set all hearts on fire? Earth is therefore already heaven, because Jesus is here with us. Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given(sings Holy Church). Are our hearts not chalices which, in darts of fire every morning, collect the grain of wheat that nourishes our souls for immortality? In truth, we have nothing to envy anyone, not even the Virgin Mary our divine Mother, because her son Jesus, our brother, is born and conceived within us.
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Sometimes, when this poor little creature is on the point of surrendering all weapons, I throw myself into Jesus’ arms, and I ask Him to grant that His own love might burn constantly within my heart, consuming my entire being. Then I usually feel calm again and I think that often there is nothing to get worked up about.