Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
THERESE OF LISIEUXI 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.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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It is love alone that counts.
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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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Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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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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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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