Therese Of Lisieux

Catholic saint and mystic.

A French Catholic saint known for her doctrine of the "Little Way," which teaches that small acts of love and humility can lead to holiness. She believed that spiritual greatness could be achieved by doing ordinary things with extraordinary love. Her autobiography became a spiritual classic, inspiring countless readers with its simplicity and depth. She remains a symbol of devotion and childlike faith.

Therese Of Lisieux Quotes about People

Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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Perfect love means putting up with other people's shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them.
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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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