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“The secret of dealing successfully with a child is not to be its parent.”

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Mell Lazarus was an American novelist known for his humorous and satirical style. His works often delve into the complexities of modern life and the exploration of personal identity. Born on May 3, 1927, he passed away on May 24, 2016. more

“We are at Jesus' disposal. If he wants you to be sick in bed, if he wants you to proclaim His work in the street, if he wants you to clean the toilets all day, that's all right, everything is all right. We must say, "I belong to you. You can do whatever you like." And this ..is our strength, and this is the joy of the Lord.”

Ifs Want Joy Suffering Jesus Can Do Lord Streets Bed Sick Clean Saint Toilets

Book:Mother Teresa: Essential Writings

Source: Mother Teresa: Essential Writings

“I have made a contract with my body. It has promised to accept harsh treatment from me on earth, and I have promised that it shall receive eternal rest in heaven.”

Made Body Earth Suffering Heaven Accepting Eternal Treatment Contracts Harsh Harsh Treatment

Author:Peter of Alcantara

“Your temptations are from the devil and from Hell; but your sufferings and afflictions are from God and Heaven.”

Suffering Heaven Hell Devil Temptation Affliction

Author:Pio of Pietrelcina

“We must have a real living determination to reach holiness. ''I will be a saint'' means I will despoil myself of all that is not God; I will strip my heart of all created things; I will live in poverty and detachment; I will renounce my will, my inclinations, my whims and fancies, and make make myself a willing slave to the will of God.”

Heart Mean Real God Mother Suffering Poverty Willing My Heart Determination Slave Saint Gods Will Fancy Holiness Inclination Detachment Whim Renounce

Book:Mother Teresa: Essential Writings

Source: Mother Teresa: Essential Writings

“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

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“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

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.”

Giving Suffering Weakness Give Me

Author:Therese of Lisieux

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