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“Trying to do good to people without God's help is no easier than making the sun shine at midnight. You discover that you've got to abandon all your own preferences, your own bright ideas, and guide souls along the road our Lord has marked out for them. You mustn't coerce them into some path of your own choosing.”

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Therese of Lisieux

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. more

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