Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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Look at His adorable face. Look at His glazed and sunken eyes. Look at His wounds. Look Jesus in the Face. There, you will see how He loves us.
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You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.
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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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When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
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When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens,I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.
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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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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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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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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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