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Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Catholic nun known for her piety and mysticism. Born on January 2, 1873, and died on September 30, 1897, she was canonized by Pope Pius XII and is one of the most famous saints of the modern era. She is revered for her simple lifestyle and deep faith, which have inspired many.

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Famous Therese of Lisieux Quotes

“the storm thunders at my heart; I find it difficult to believe in the existence of anything except the clouds which limit my horizon.”

Believe Heart Difficult Existence My Heart Limits Despair Clouds Storm Horizon Thunder

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“For me, prayer means launching out of the heart towards God; it means lifting up one's eyes, quite simply, to heaven, a cry of grateful love, from the crest of joy or the trough of despair; it's a vast, supernatural force which opens out my heart, and binds me close to Jesus.”

Heart Mean Eye Joy Jesus Force Heaven Prayer Cry My Heart Despair Grateful Lifting Launching Trough Lifting Up Supernatural Forces Grateful Love

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.”

Love Heart Made

Book:Thoughts of Saint Thérèse

Source: Thoughts of Saint Thérèse

“For 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.”

Wells Heart Joy Heaven Prayer Cry Sorrow Gratitude And Love Depth Height Leap Glances Love And Gratitude

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“He has created the poor savage with no guide but natural law, and it is to their hearts that He deigns to stoop. They are His wild flowers whose homeliness delights Him.”

Heart Law Natural Poor Flower Delight Guides Savages Natural Law Stoops

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“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.”

Knows Heart Whole Moving Lying Prayer Sacrifice Arms Invincible

Book:Thoughts of Saint Thérèse

Source: Thoughts of Saint Thérèse

“For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.”

Looks Heart Joy Heaven Prayer Simple Cry Acceptance Catholic Saint Trials Recognition Catholic Saint Catholic Guilt

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you- for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart... don't listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love.”

Heart Desire Faith Jesus Realizing Laughing And Love Demon Communion Sacraments Eucharist Peace And Love Blessed Sacrament Holy Communion Holy Eucharist

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“The loveliest materpiece of the heart of God is the love of a Mother.”

Heart Mother Mom Mother Love

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“Prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven, it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trail as well as joy; finally, it is something great, supernatural, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus.”

Wells Heart Soul Joy Jesus Heaven Prayer Simple Cry Gratitude And Love My Soul Aspiration Midst Glances Trails Love And Gratitude

Book: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. Therese of Lisieux: Third Edition Translated from the Original Manuscripts

“What offends Him and what wounds His Heart is the lack of confidence...Your heart is made to love Jesus, to love Him passionately...We have only the short moments of our life to love Jesus!”

Heart Made Moments God Jesus Our Lives Wounds Jesus Love Lack Of Confidence

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“Receive Communion often, very often...there you have the sole remedy, if you want to be cured. Jesus has not put this attraction in your heart for nothing.”

Ifs Want Heart Jesus Attraction Sole Remedy Communion Sacraments Eucharist Blessed Sacrament Holy Communion Holy Eucharist

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“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.”

Way Heart Littles Arms Goodness Weakness Humble Holiness Disposition Sacraments Audacious

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“You heard me, only Friend whom I love. To ravish my heart, you became man. You shed your blood, what a supreme mystery!... And you still live for me on the Altar. If I cannot see the brilliance of your Face Or hear your sweet voice, O my God, I can live by your grace, I can rest on your Sacred Heart!”

Source: The Poetry of St. Therese of Lisieux: The Complete Edition

“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”

“Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart”

Heart Prayer Peaceful Leap

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul's miseries, her burdens, her needs - everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events - to the heart that loves, all is well.”

“A heart given to God loses none of its natural tenderness; on the contrary, the more pure and divine it becomes, the more such tenderness increases.”

Inspirational Heart Given Loses Natural Divine Pure Increase Contrary Tenderness

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“At this time I choseas friends two little girls of my own age; but how shallow are the hearts of creatures! Oneof them had to stay at home for some months; while she was away I thought about her veryoften, and on her return I showed how pleased I was. However, all I got was a glance of indifference-my friendship was not appreciated. I felt this very keenly, and I no longer soughtan affection which had proved so inconstant. Nevertheless I still love my little school friend,and continue to pray for her, for God has given me a faithful heart, and when once I love,I love for ever.”