Therese of Lisieux on action
Therese of Lisieux83 quotes“Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.”
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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux 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.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux 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.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux 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.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux 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.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux
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