Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
THERESE OF LISIEUXTrials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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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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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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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The greatest honor God can do a soul is not give it much; but to ask much of it.
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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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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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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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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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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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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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