Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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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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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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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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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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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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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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