He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
THERESE OF LISIEUXYou know well that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, as at the love with which we do them.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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Life is only a dream: soon, we shall awaken. And what joy! The greater our sufferings, the more limitless our glory. Oh! do not let us waste the trial Jesus sends.
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For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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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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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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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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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
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It is love alone that counts.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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