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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.

Therese of Lisieux

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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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the more one advances, the more one sees the goal is still far off. And now I am simply resigned to see myself always imperfect and in this I find my joy.
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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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It is only love which makes us acceptable to God.
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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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As the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
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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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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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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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Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
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Time is but a shadow, a dream already God sees us in glory and takes joy in our eternal beatitude. How this thought helps my soul! I understand then why He lets us suffer.
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Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
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In that first 'fusion' with Jesus (holy communion), it was my Heavenly Mother again who accompanied me to the altar for it was she herself who placed her Jesus into my soul.
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How I loved the feasts!.... I especially loved the processions in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. What a joy it was for me to throw flowers beneath the feet of God!... I was never so happy as when I saw my roses touch the sacred Monstrance.
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If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
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How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God's mercy.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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i can nourish myself on nothing but truth
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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She is more Mother than Queen.
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