It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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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Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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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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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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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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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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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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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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