It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhat a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors’defects–not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.
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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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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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Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
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Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
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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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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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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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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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What 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!
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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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