Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
THERESE OF LISIEUXPrayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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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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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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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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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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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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