Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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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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No harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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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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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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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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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
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