“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. I realized that if every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness and there would be no wild flowers to make the meadows gay.”                           ~St. Therese of Lisieux

For Reflection: Is there someone of whom I am envious or jealous? To what extent does this quote help me praise God for his/her gift? What gift do I have that makes me a flower in the garden of life?

A Year with Mary: Daily Meditations on the Mother of God NEW! by Paul Thigpen; 388 pgs Click Here For More Information               Introduction Through this collection of meditations, I invite you to discover more fully "the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints" (Eph 1:18)--and most especially in the saint of saints, the Mother of God. You'll find excerpts from biblical passages, theological essays, papal documents, liturgical sources, historical anecdotes, popular devotions, stories, prayers, poems, and hymns. The intent here is not to be comprehensive--that would be impossible--but rather eclectic, and representative of the fabulous treasure of Marian literature. For truly, of Mary, there is never enough.