Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
THERESE OF LISIEUXJesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHow happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
THERESE OF LISIEUXFor 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.
THERESE OF LISIEUXTrials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIt is love alone that counts.
THERESE OF LISIEUXNobody is a good judge in his own cause!
THERESE OF LISIEUXRemember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
THERESE OF LISIEUXGod 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 LISIEUXIn trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHoliness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI am very far from practicing what I understand.
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhat offends Him and what wounds His Heart is the lack of confidence…Your heart is made to love Jesus, to love Him passionately…We have only the short moments of our life to love Jesus!
THERESE OF LISIEUXFrequently, only silence can express my prayer.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
THERESE OF LISIEUXEach small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
THERESE OF LISIEUXEven 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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