What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
THERESE OF LISIEUXIf every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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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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Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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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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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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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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Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled… yes… the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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I prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
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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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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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