Everyone is bothered at times, with interruptions while in the midst of an absorbing task or interesting book. Here is how Saint Thérèse advised one of her novices about this problem: “When someone knocks at your door, or when you are called, you must practice mortification and refrain from doing even one additional stitch before answering. I have practiced this myself and I assure you that it is a source of much peace.” The Saint advised the novice to imagine the knock came from Our Lord, Himself.
