Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLove needs to be proved by action.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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Love needs to be proved by action.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Perfect love means putting up with other peoples shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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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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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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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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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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It is love alone that counts.
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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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