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.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHe does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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Do not fear to tell Jesus that you love Him even without feeling it. That is the way to force Jesus to help you, to carry you like a little child too feeble to walk.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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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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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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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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I felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
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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 the Cross, and the Cross is Love.
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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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