Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.
Therese of LisieuxSuffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
Therese of LisieuxIn that first 'fusion' with Jesus (holy communion), it was my Heavenly Mother again who accompanied me to the altar for it was she herself who placed her Jesus into my soul.
Therese of LisieuxWe must do everything we are obliged to do; give without reckoning, practice virtue whenever opportunity offers, constantly overcome ourselves, prove our love by all the little acts of tenderness and consideration we can muster. In a word, we must produce all the good works that lie within our strength - out of love for God.
Therese of Lisieux