Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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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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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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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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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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The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
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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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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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You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.
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For 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.
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It is love alone that counts.
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