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.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHoliness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and little in the arms of God, aware of our weakness, and confident – in the most audacious way – in His Fatherly goodness.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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Love needs to be proved by action.
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Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.
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How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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As the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
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When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens,I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.
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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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I want to give myself totally to Him…I want to live no longer but for Him.
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True charity consists in putting up with all one’s neighbors fault’s; never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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