Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
THERESE OF LISIEUXA 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.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Silence does good to the soul.
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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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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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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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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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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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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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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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Love needs to be proved by action.
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The science of loving, yes, that’s the only kind of science I want I’d barter away everything I possess to win it.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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