It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
THERESE OF LISIEUXSilence does good to the soul.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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I prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
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What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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Holiness 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.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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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.
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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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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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