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.
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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The greatest honor God can do a soul is not give it much; but to ask much of it.
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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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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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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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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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Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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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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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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It is love alone that counts.
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When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
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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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Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
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