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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.

Therese of Lisieux

Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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Born Convertion People Suffering
Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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Action Demand Gratitude Greatness Simplicity Surrender
It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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Myself Strength Weakness
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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Book Divine Doctor Himself Teaching Word
True charity consists in putting up with all one’s neighbors fault’s; never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.
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Charity Mistake True Virtue Weakness
The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
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Country Lying Myself Native
Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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Himself Perfection Willing
Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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Better Prayer Sacrifice Soul Touch Word
Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
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Help Learning Myself Person Simplicity
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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Audacity God Goodness Heart Holy Humble Ourselves Weakness
I say nothing to him I love him.
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Dedication God Himself Love
He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Himself Willing Worth
What offends Him and what wounds His Heart is the lack of confidence…Your heart is made to love Jesus, to love Him passionately…We have only the short moments of our life to love Jesus!
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God Heart Life Moments Offend Passion Wound
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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Flower Love Rose Spring Violence White
Do not fear to tell Jesus that you love Him even without feeling it. That is the way to force Jesus to help you, to carry you like a little child too feeble to walk.
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Children Fear Force God Walk
I want to give myself totally to Him…I want to live no longer but for Him.
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Dedication Himself Live Myself

Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.

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