Saturday, December 15, 2007

Tthe Littlest Angel


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Of all the stories I cherish from my childhood, the story of the Littlest Angel is by far my favorite. My godmother, Aunt Rosemary, gave me the story on record, narrated by Loretta Young. And I had as much anticipation waiting for the time when I could listen to it as I did in anticipation of Christmas.

...On the day of the miracle, the Littlest Angel proudly placed his small box before the throne of God. The littlest Angel trembled as the box was opened. There was a butterfly with golden wings, a sky-blue egg from a bird's nest, two white stones from a river bank, and a strap from the collar of his dog. The voice of God spoke, "of all the gifts this small box pleases me most. I accept this gift in the name of the Child Jesus born this night in Bethlehem." The box began to glow. It rose until it hung over the stable where the Son of God had just been born. The box would forever be known as the "the shining star of Bethlehem.


So you see I knew there was hope for me. For as children we want to know we can please God. The validation came to me in this story. Whatever I did, no matter how plain, it would please God. How is it we forget that when we "grow" up?

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Every breath of air and ray of light and heat,
every beautiful prospect, is, as it were,
the skirts of their garments, the weaving of
the robes of those whose faces see God.
John Henry Newman
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Thanks be to God!!!

6 comments:

  1. Is there a movie based on this book? I don't think I ever read it but the title seems familiar.

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  2. There was a TV movie some years ago. But you know, I don't know who was in it.

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  3. Some of us do "forget" as we grow up, but others, like yourself, are thankfully here to remind us.

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  4. Wow!
    I remember loving that same story.
    THankyou so much for reminding me of it:0)
    I'll have to try to find a copy for my little girls now I think!
    God Bless
    Suzy

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  5. Thanks for posting this, I'm going to borrow it from the library as soon as possible!!
    Have a great day!
    :-D

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