If I were given a chance to have a date with a historical person, that person will be "The little flower of Jesus". I am an admirer of her since I was in elementary, and having a chance to talk to her in person will definitely be the best moment in my life. I could ask her the questions I've been longing to ask.
In the patio garden beside the church..
Me: I cannot wait to see her. I want to talk to her and spend time with her..
St. Therese: Oh, there you are. I'm glad you came here to see me.
Me: Is this for real? Thank you, God! You have given me a chance to see St. Therese of the child Jesus.
St. Therese: That's right. It's always important to give thanks to God. So what's your name?
Me: I am Jonah Terese. I am an admirer of yours since my elementary days.
St. Therese: Thank you, Terese. Why? Why did you admire me?
Me: I admire you because of your simple deeds did with extraordinary love. The little things you do seem so big because you give your whole heart in it. You do it with passion. Faithfulness remained in you at times of doubts and fears. You are one of a kind.
St Therese: You are right about my deeds, but you are wrong in saying that I am a one of a kind. It's not me, but God. He's one of a kind for letting me do all the things I've done and for giving me strength in life.
Me: I definitely believe in you, St. Therese. But most of the time, I cannot do the things that you do and have the faith and love you have. I feel sad when I think about those times.
St. Therese: I can feel that there's something bothering you. Tell me, don't be shy.
Me: Whenever I witness the sufferings of the Yolanda victims in the Philippines on television, I can't stop crying. I feel so sorry for them. All I want to do is to help them and give them everything they need, but I cannot. I was able to send some foods, but I can't go there and serve them. But when you were in my age before, you could help them in person. You do your work passionately and with love. I just feel worse.
St. Therese: Big or small, God acknowledges your gift for other people in need. God is not after on how much material things you have. He's after the love and care you gave for those people. It's all that matters. Great deeds are useless if they are not given with love.
Me: Thank you, St. Therese. I really enjoy sharing these things to you. Uhm.. May I ask some things to you?
St. Therese: Of course, you can. Go ahead.
Me: Are you happy with your accomplishments in life even though you died at a young age?
St. Therese: Yes, I am very happy and contented with everything I've done when I was still alive. I spent each day praising God and thanking him for everything he has given me. I do these things because I do not want to suddenly die without letting God know how lucky I am for being blessed by him. Since I know that I am sick, the only way I know for me to repay God was to do good deeds out of love, faith and passion. And with all of that, I felt accomplished.
Me: You are a great saint, St. Therese. Your last words before you die are "My God, I love you!" Why did you say those?
St. Therese: I said those words to repay the things I owe to God until my last breath. It's just what I feel that time and I want other people to know that it is God who should be loved until the time when you need to give back the life you borrowed from him.
St. Therese: Thank you. I am just curious about something. Of all the great historical persons in the world, why me? Why did you choose me?
Me: St. Therese, you were called 'the little flower'. That's what I like the most about you. You are great in your simple ways. You are humble in helping others. I love the way you show your thankfulness to God because even young people like us could do the things you do with love and faith.
St. Therese: Thank you so much for admiring me the way you do. I never thought someone would appreciate those things.
Me: I am sure enough that I am not the only person who appreciates the things you did. There are many people inspired by you.
St. Therese: Thank you so much, Terese. I had a great time with you even though our date lasted for a short time only. Once again, I felt alive.
Me: It should be me thanking you. You answered all my questions and that is more than enough. Thank you for sharing your time with me and you'll continue to stay in my heart and serve as my inspiration.
St. Therese: God bless you, Terese! Take care of yourself. Until the next time again.
Terese: Farewell, St. Therese!
After my date with St. Therese, my life became almost complete. She taught me the most important virtues in life. My wish was fulfilled.
