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.
THERESE OF LISIEUXYou cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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Love is the Cross, and the Cross is Love.
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What offends Him and what wounds His Heart is the lack of confidence…Your heart is made to love Jesus, to love Him passionately…We have only the short moments of our life to love Jesus!
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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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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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