The science of loving, yes, that’s the only kind of science I want I’d barter away everything I possess to win it.
THERESE OF LISIEUXAs the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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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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As the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
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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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I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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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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Do not fear to tell Jesus that you love Him even without feeling it. That is the way to force Jesus to help you, to carry you like a little child too feeble to walk.
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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Whose hands are God’s hands, but our hands?
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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