Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person. Therese of Lisieux More Quotes by Therese of Lisieux More Quotes From Therese of Lisieux He is not far off; He is there, very close. He is looking at us, and He is begging this sorrow, this agony from us. He needs it for souls and for our soul... Alas, it does pain Him to give us sorrows to drink, but He knows this is the only means of preparing us to know Him as He knows Himself and to become God's ourselves. Therese of Lisieux painreligiousmean 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. Therese of Lisieux religiousmotherjesus I'm suffering very much, but am I suffering very well? That's the point! Therese of Lisieux inspirationsufferingfaith God would not make me wish for something impossible and so, in spite of my littleness, I can aim at being a saint. It is impossible for me to grow bigger, so I put up with myself as I am, with all my countless faults. But I will look for some means of going to heaven by a little way which is very short and very straight, a little way that is quite new[...] It is your arms, Therese of Lisieux growing-upmeanjesus It is only love which makes us acceptable to God. Therese of Lisieux only-loveacceptablegod Since the age of three I have refused God nothing. Therese of Lisieux threeage Remember that in ascending to the Father You could not leave us orphans; And in making yourself a prisoner on earth You knew to veil all your divine rays. But the shadow of your veil is luminous and pure. Living Bread of faith, Celestial Food, O mystery of love! My daily Bread, Jesus, is You!... Jesus, it is you who, despite the blasphemies Of the enemies of the Sacrament of love, It is you who want to show how much you love me, Since you make your dwelling in my heart. O Bread of the exiled! Holy and Divine Host, It is no longer I who live, but I live on your life Therese of Lisieux heartfatherjesus At last there dawned the most beautiful day of all the days of my life. How perfectly I remember even the smallest details of those sacred hours! The joyful awakening, the reverent and tender embraces of my mistresses and older companions, the room filled with white frocks, like so many snowflakes, where each child was dressed in turn. Therese of Lisieux whitebeautifulchildren I am simply content to find myself always imperfect, and in this I find my joy. Good deeds count as nothing, if done without love. Therese of Lisieux catholicdonejoy For me to love you, Jesus, as you love me, I would have to borrow your own love and then only would I be at rest. Therese of Lisieux love-youjesus Go often to Holy Communion. Go very often! This is your one remedy. Therese of Lisieux holy-communioncommunionholy If you are willing to bear serenely the trial of being displeasing to yourself, then you will be for Jesus a pleasant place of shelter. Therese of Lisieux catholictrialsjesus Jesus makes the bitterest mouthful taste sweet. Therese of Lisieux tastesweetjesus He [Jesus] has no need of our works but only of our love. Therese of Lisieux our-lovegodjesus
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