How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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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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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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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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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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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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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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Silence does good to the soul.
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Love is the Cross, and the Cross is Love.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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Life is only a dream: soon, we shall awaken. And what joy! The greater our sufferings, the more limitless our glory. Oh! do not let us waste the trial Jesus sends.
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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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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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