I went in yesterday with a plan for holiness, for quality time with Jesus. And the Lord upended my plans, providing an abundance of grace instead.

I planned to spend as much time as I wanted in Adoration after work. Read my Bible, journal, pray in front of Jesus in the Eucharist.

St. Therese of Lisieux is known for her Little Way of operating, and when my roommate’s sister called and said she was experiencing grief and wanted to get dinner, I knew I was being called to connection and setting aside my plans to sit with my sister in Christ.

I remember being in college and having my favorite friend, Katrina, make time for me while still prioritizing prayer. And that was a time that I was in the throes of my grief over losing my dad, so I really needed a friend. Now, twelve years later, I can be a friend to someone else and pay it forward.

When I spent a few minutes in Adoration, I slowed my breathing, put my trust in Jesus, and pictured my wants and my needs nailed to the cross in a united front with Him. He sacrificed everything to give me the capacity to love more fully. And as St. Therese said, “In spite of my littleness, I can become a saint.”

Please pray that I may minimize my control over my schedule and make time to let grace grow. Know of my prayers for you, too!