No harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
THERESE OF LISIEUXMy whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.
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For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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Silence does good to the soul.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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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 am very far from practicing what I understand.
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Perfect love means putting up with other peoples shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them.
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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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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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