Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLet us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
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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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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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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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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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