He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
THERESE OF LISIEUXEven now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled… yes… the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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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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Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.
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Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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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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For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
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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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Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what God wants us to be.
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