o what lily sweet surrender

Kateri said:




"I am not my own;
I have given myself to Jesus.
He must be my only love.
The state of helpless poverty
that may befall me
 if I do not marry
does not frighten me.
All I need is a little food
and a few pieces of clothing.
With the work of my hands
I shall always earn what is necessary
 and what is left over
I'll give to my relatives
and to the poor.
 If I should become sick
and unable to work,
 then I shall be like the Lord on the cross.
He will have mercy on me and help me,
 I am sure."










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