{"product_id":"1758055361-88cb046d","title":"Just for Today: Compiled and translated from the writings of Saint Thérèse with selections from the Imitation of Christ Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving a holy life can seem like a daunting task when the ordinary Christian compares himself to the great saints throughout the ages. He might think that he has not been given the opportunity, has not received the special graces, or simply does not know how to begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis compilation is a reminder that the Lord made us, knows us loves us and provides for us according to our condition and so we can please him, even when we are only sleeping. When reading these excerpts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Imitation of Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one might forget that there are two distinct authors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the one preached anonymously in the written word, the other exemplified in her daily life. By putting into practice what the Imitation of Christ teaches, the Little Flower shows us that every happening of our lives, whether big or small, pleasant or painful, can be turned into a childlike gift to our Heavenly Father.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book does not leave for us a set of rules to follow or tasks to accomplish. Rather, it is a daily inspiration and reminder that sanctity is achieved in and through each Christian’s particular state of life and daily tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43590260654149,"sku":"9781915544681","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6398\/7781\/files\/Screenshot2025-10-15134512.png?v=1760553930","url":"https:\/\/heavenlygiftsonline.com\/products\/1758055361-88cb046d","provider":"Heavenly Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}