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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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“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.”

Stills Joy Goal Acceptance Imperfect Shortcomings Resigned

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

“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.”

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“What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?”

Knows Remember Joy Mother Religious Weakness Virgin Mary Blessed Mother

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“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

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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.”

Soul Helping Dream Joy Suffering Eternal Glory Shadow My Soul

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

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“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

“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.”

Joy Saws Feet Flower Honor Blessed Sacred Rose Sacraments Adoration Eucharist Procession Blessed Sacrament Holy Eucharist Eucharistic Adoration

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

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

“The morrow of this day will be eternity; then Jesus will return you a hundred fold the lovely, rightful joys that you are sacrificing for him.”

Joy Suffering Jesus Sacrifice Return Hundred Eternity Lovely This Day Folds Morrow

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“In spite of this trial, which takes all enjoyment from me, I can never the less, cry out, 'Lord, you fill me with joy in all that you do. For is there a joy greater than to suffer for love?'”

I Can Joy Suffering Lord Greater Cry Trials Enjoyment Spite

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“When we are expecting only suffering, the least joy surprises us: Suffering itself becomes the greatest of joys when we seek it as a precious treasure.”

Joy Suffering Surprise Treasure Expecting

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“For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.”

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“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.”

Ifs Done Joy Catholic Deeds Imperfect Good Deeds Without Love

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“Life passes. Eternity comes to meet us with great strides. Soon we shall be living with the very life of Jesus. Having drunk deep at the source of all bitterness, we shall be deified in the very source of all joys, of all delights.”

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“Life is only a dream: soon, we shall awaken. And what joy! The greater our sufferings, the more limitless our glory. Oh! do not let us waste the trial Jesus sends.”

Dream Life Is Joy Suffering Jesus Greater Waste Glory Trials Limitless Headstone

Author:Therese of Lisieux