The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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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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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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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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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Love needs to be proved by action.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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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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Whose hands are God’s hands, but our hands?
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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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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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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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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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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 is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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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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