A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLife 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.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.
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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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If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall 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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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens,I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.
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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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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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It is love alone that counts.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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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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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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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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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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