Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHoliness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Holiness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and little in the arms of God, aware of our weakness, and confident – in the most audacious way – in His Fatherly goodness.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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I prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
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What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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Look at His adorable face. Look at His glazed and sunken eyes. Look at His wounds. Look Jesus in the Face. There, you will see how He loves us.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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Silence does good to the soul.
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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A heart given to God loses none of its natural tenderness; on the contrary, the more pure and divine it becomes, the more such tenderness increases.
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