Collected and composed by Eileen Eskew, NLT, Jennings, Louisiana

​Litany of why my Theresian Community is important to me

Eileen Eskew, NLT, Jennings, Louisiana

​It offers support, encouragement, love, and fellowship.
It is an oasis in my life.
It strengthens my prayer life.
It is a place of peace.
We share our prayer life.
We break bread together.
It is informative.
There is intercessory prayer.
It nourishes my love for God.
It helps me grow in spiritually.
I feel closer to God.
There is friendship, love, and care.
There is unwavering support in my faith journey.
There is encouragement to persevere. 
It has given me sustenance over many years.
It is a newfound sisterhood.
There is unity.
Every gathering is like a mini-retreat.
I get to spend time with like-minded people.
I gain knowledge about our faith and St. Therese.
There are real, gutsy, fun-loving, and understanding women.
For these and for all the unspoken blessings our Theresian communities bring into our lives and into the world, we give thanks and glory to God. Amen.

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