Look at Him while He is looking at you.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLook at Him while He is looking at you.
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhose hands are God’s hands, but our hands?
THERESE OF LISIEUXI felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLove is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe science of loving, yes, that’s the only kind of science I want I’d barter away everything I possess to win it.
THERESE OF LISIEUXHe does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
THERESE OF LISIEUX(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
THERESE OF LISIEUXJesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLove 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 LISIEUXFor me, prayer is an upward leap of the heart, an untroubled glance towards heaven, a cry of gratitude and love which I utter from the depths of sorrow as well as from the heights of joy.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLet us not be justices of the peace, but angels of peace.
THERESE OF LISIEUXGod would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhen we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIt is love alone that counts.
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