The greatest honor God can do a soul is not give it much; but to ask much of it.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIn trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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For me, prayer is an upward leap of the heart, an untroubled glance towards heaven, a cry of gratitude and love which I utter from the depths of sorrow as well as from the heights of joy.
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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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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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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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As the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
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It is love alone that counts.
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Whose hands are God’s hands, but our hands?
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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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 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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