Flowers amid thorns
I will sing even when I must pick my flowers amid thorns. The longer and sharper the thorns are, the sweeter my song will sound. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Should it please God
Should it please God, I am quite content to have my sufferings of body and soul prolonged for years. -St. Therese of Lisieux
For his glory
Very often God is satisfied with our wish to labor for his glory, and how immense are my desires to do so. -St. Therese of Lisieux
My joy
My joy consists of being deprived of all joy here on earth. -St. Therese of Lisieux
His Dearest Friends
Jesus works miracles for His dearest friends only after He has tested their faith. He let Lazarus die, even though Martha and Mary sent word that he was sick. But after the trial, what rewards! Lazarus rises from the dead. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Where souls draw back
“The Divine Hear’s Goodness and Merciful Love are little known! It is true that to enjoy these treasures we must humble ourselves, must confess our nothingness, and here is where many a soul draws back.” -St. Therese of Lisieux
A heart so faithful
“God gave me a heart which is so faithful that once it has loved purely, it loves always.” -St. Therese of Lisieux