The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
THERESE OF LISIEUXMy whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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For me, prayer is an upward leap of the heart, an untroubled glance towards heaven, a cry of gratitude and love which I utter from the depths of sorrow as well as from the heights of joy.
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Love is the Cross, and the Cross is Love.
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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What offends Him and what wounds His Heart is the lack of confidence…Your heart is made to love Jesus, to love Him passionately…We have only the short moments of our life to love Jesus!
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The science of loving, yes, that’s the only kind of science I want I’d barter away everything I possess to win it.
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My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.
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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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