I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
THERESE OF LISIEUXFor me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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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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It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
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Silence does good to the soul.
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The science of loving, yes, that’s the only kind of science I want I’d barter away everything I possess to win it.
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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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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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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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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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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.
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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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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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