God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLet us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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No harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
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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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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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Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled… yes… the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
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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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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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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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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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It is love alone that counts.
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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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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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