St. Terese of Lisieux, d. 1897 |
In today's "140 characters or less" world, we clamor to great quotes. And Terese was anything if not quotable. So, in honor of her feast day, I present to you some of St. Terese's best quotes:
“Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.”
“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.”
“My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.”
“I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors'defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.”
“Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.”
“May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.”