The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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No harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
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Perfect love means putting up with other peoples shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them.
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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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It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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Love needs to be proved by action.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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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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Life is only a dream: soon, we shall awaken. And what joy! The greater our sufferings, the more limitless our glory. Oh! do not let us waste the trial Jesus sends.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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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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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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