I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
THERESE OF LISIEUXAbove the clouds the sky is always blue.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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Even 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.
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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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I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
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(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
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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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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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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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Let us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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I want to shine like a little candle before His altar.
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God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
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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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