A poem to ponder as we approach the end of Advent.
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To My Angel Guardian
Today, October 1st is the Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church.
Tomorrow, October 2nd is the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.
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A poem to ponder as we approach the end of Advent.
The Narrow Way
I’m not usually interested in poetry. Figurative language doesn’t make much sense to me.
I’m a straightforward, literal person. I prefer for someone to just tell me what they mean, rather than use fancy techniques to make me figure it out.
Recently, I saw a quote posted on a blog:
“But he that dares not grasp the thorn
Should never crave the rose.”
I was intrigued, so I searched online to find out more. (If it’s not obvious why I like the quote, look at the title of my blog.)
I discovered that the quote is actually a line from a poem written by Anne Brontë.
One Small Rose 