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.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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It is love alone that counts.
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The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.
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When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens,I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.
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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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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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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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