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Silence does good to the soul.

Therese of Lisieux

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And it is the Lord, it is Jesus, Who is my judge. Therefore I will try always to think leniently of others, that He may judge me leniently, or rather not at all, since He says: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged.
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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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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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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My soul experienced a peace so sweet, so deep, it would be impossible to express it.
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the storm thunders at my heart I find it difficult to believe in the existence of anything except the clouds which limit my horizon.
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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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