A heart given to God loses none of its natural tenderness; on the contrary, the more pure and divine it becomes, the more such tenderness increases.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIf I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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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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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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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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The greatest honor God can do a soul is not give it much; but to ask much of it.
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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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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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It is love alone that counts.
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