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“Apart from the Office [the daily prayer of the Church] which is a daily joy, I do not have the courage to search through books for beautiful prayers. ... Unable either to say them all or to choose between them, I do as a child would who cannot read - I just say what I want to say to God, quite simply, and he never fails to understand.”

Quote by Therese of Lisieux

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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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