Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
THERESE OF LISIEUXDiscouragement itself is a form of pride.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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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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You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.
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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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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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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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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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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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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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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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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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