Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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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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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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What offends Him and what wounds His Heart is the lack of confidence…Your heart is made to love Jesus, to love Him passionately…We have only the short moments of our life to love Jesus!
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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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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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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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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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