In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
Therese of LisieuxThe morrow of this day will be eternity; then Jesus will return you a hundred fold the lovely, rightful joys that you are sacrificing for him.
Therese of LisieuxHe is not far off; He is there, very close. He is looking at us, and He is begging this sorrow, this agony from us. He needs it for souls and for our soul... Alas, it does pain Him to give us sorrows to drink, but He knows this is the only means of preparing us to know Him as He knows Himself and to become God's ourselves.
Therese of Lisieux