He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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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As the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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Whose hands are God’s hands, but our hands?
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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 want to give myself totally to Him…I want to live no longer but for Him.
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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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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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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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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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I felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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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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