Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLove consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
THERESE OF LISIEUXDo 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.
THERESE OF LISIEUXNever stop wanting for your magic.
THERESE OF LISIEUXOur Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
THERESE OF LISIEUXNo harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
THERESE OF LISIEUXPrayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
THERESE OF LISIEUXSilence does good to the soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXPrayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
THERESE OF LISIEUXSufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
THERESE OF LISIEUXDiscouragement itself is a form of pride.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHow happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
THERESE OF LISIEUXAbove the clouds the sky is always blue.
THERESE OF LISIEUX(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
THERESE OF LISIEUXSuffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLife is only a dream: soon, we shall awaken. And what joy! The greater our sufferings, the more limitless our glory. Oh! do not let us waste the trial Jesus sends.
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