God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
THERESE OF LISIEUXSuffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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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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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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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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It is love alone that counts.
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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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He has created the poor savage with no guide but natural law, and it is to their hearts that He deigns to stoop. They are His wild flowers whose homeliness delights Him.
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What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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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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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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