For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled… yes… the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
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The greatest honor God can do a soul is not give it much; but to ask much of it.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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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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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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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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No harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
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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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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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Love is the Cross, and the Cross is Love.
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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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