Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.
THERESE OF LISIEUXPerfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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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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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I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors’defects–not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.
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True charity consists in putting up with all one’s neighbors fault’s; never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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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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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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Love needs to be proved by action.
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I want to give myself totally to Him…I want to live no longer but for Him.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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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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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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