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.
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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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
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When one loves, one does not calculate.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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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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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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You know well that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, as at the love with which we do them.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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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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Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.
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Prayer and sacrifice can touch souls better than words.
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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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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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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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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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