If our sacrifices captivate Jesus, so do our joys; but our happiness must not be self-centered. We must offer to our Spouse the little joys that He sows along the way of life in order to take our hearts and lift them up to Himself--St. Therese of the Child Jesus.
This was the devotional reading for December 2. As a cradle Catholic I have long memories of 'offering it up' reinforced by grade and high school nuns and members of my family. But I only remember offerings of sacrifice usually wrapped in begrudging reluctance. This concept of offering joy is a gift to me. Yesterday I was walking the dog and heard a flock of birds in the sky. They were flying high and I did not recognize the call. They were white and could have been snow geese or even swans flying fast with the rays of dawn reflected on their breasts. I have never seen this in real-life before. I am sure I was standing with my mouth open gazing at the heavens. This is a gift of Great Joy I offer to my God.
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