I also learned that something so simple as being kind to everyone can be a sacrifice to God. Just like Therese, I want to be able to find Jesus in people whom I find challenging to be nice to. I want to be a saint. But I am so helpless. The relics of St. Therese will be touring the US during the coming year.
Themes represent persons in the story and the qualities they exhibit.
Thus, when John first appears, the initial imitative theme suggests a continual movement, a growth, and a reaching upward toward God. John's second theme is derived from the end of the melodic phrase of his first theme, and expresses the youthful John's humanity, his warmth and basic goodness, and a deep harmony with God. Madre Teresa's first appearance is marked by a theme expressing energy and decision, suggesting God's action in the world. This immediately leads to her second theme, heard boldly proclaimed in the brass, but subsequently with great tenderness and compassion. As Madre Teresa prays, John's first theme can be heard approaching.