Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
THERESE OF LISIEUXSufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
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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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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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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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I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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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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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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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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