Quotes from St. Therese of Lisieux
Life is your barque not your home!
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Instruct us, Father, gently in the secrets of your love.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
I have often noticed that Jesus will not give me a store of provisions; He nourishes me with food that is entirely new from moment to moment, and I find it in my soul without knowing how it got there.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
I am but a weak and helpless child, yet it is my very weakness which makes me dare to offer myself, O Jesus, as victim to Thy Love.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled... yes... the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
One word or a pleasing smile is often enough to raise up a saddened and wounded soul.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
I am not afraid of a fight; I have to do my duty, come what may.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
I'm suffering very much, but am I suffering very well? That's the point!
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Let us rise above the things that pass away. Up above, the air is so pure. Jesus can hide Himself but we will find Him there.
- St. Therese of Lisieux