He longs to give us a magnificent reward. He knows that suffering is the only means of preparing us to know Him as He knows Himself, and to become ourselves divine.
Therese of LisieuxPerfect love means putting up with other peoples shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them.
Therese of LisieuxFor me to love you, Jesus, as you love me, I would have to borrow your own love and then only would I be at rest.
Therese of Lisieux