"Bring your lamp to those without light, enkindle the flame of love in those without hope." (Tagore) ~from a holy card I picked up in Rome in 2005 . . .
I began this blog as a place to share some of the things that have increased my hope during challenging times--with the hope that it may do the same for others as well. I welcome your comments.
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Witnesses to Hope 
It seems like you have blogged about this Little Brother Marcel before. what do you know about him?
I actually don’t know very much about him. I have come to know him a bit from the blog, Contemplative in the Mud, from which I re-blogged this post. He had a great love for St. Therese–that’s probably why I am so attracted to him. Here is some info on him: http://www.mysticsofthechurch.com/2010/08/brother-marcel-van-spirtual-brother-of.html
Just a note: The word [Jesus] should be included in brackets:
Little brother, always remember that you are truly a destitute and poor soul. Do not be preoccupied with your weakness… It is in knowing your nothingness that your confidence in [Jesus] will have to be really strong.
Little Brother Marcel Văn CSsR (1928–1959)
This seems contradictory at first: We are supposed to remember that we are destitute but at the same time not be preoccupied with our weakness. But the answer is focusing on Jesus–his love, his faithfulness, his power.
I love the smile on Brother Marcel’s face: It shows his confidence and joy. His eyes are smiling too. We should all look like this!
Amen, Lucy!