Saints Quote by St. Bernadette

““In a vivid parable to Soeur Philippine Molinéry, Bernadette asks, "What do you do with a broom when you're done sweeping?" Soeur Philippine got surprised and answered, "What kind of a Question is that?" "Yes, I am asking you where you put it when you are done with it? "'…In a corner behind the door.' Then gleefully Bernadette said, "Well, I was like a broomstick for the Blessed Virgin; when she no longer needed me, she put me in my place behind the door.' And with a clap of her hands, she added, "Here I am and here I'll stay." "Both her voice and gesture were very happy," the witness went on to say.””

St. Bernadette

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