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Famous Therese of Lisieux Quotes
“(On entering Carmel) I came to save souls and especially to pray for priests.”
“How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God's mercy.”
Source: Story of a Soul The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux: Third Edition Translated from the Original Manuscripts
“Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.”
Source: Story of a Soul The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux: Third Edition Translated from the Original Manuscripts
Source: Story of a Soul The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Study Edition
“I want to give myself totally to Him...I want to live no longer but for Him.”
Source: Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux, Volume I: General Correspondence 1877-1890
“He [Jesus] has no need of our works but only of our love.”
Source: Story of a Soul The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux: Third Edition Translated from the Original Manuscripts
“For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.”