Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhen we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors’defects–not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.
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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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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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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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Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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