It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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My 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.
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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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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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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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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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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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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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I felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
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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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