Possession of my soul
Charity took possession of my soul and filled me with the spirit of self-forgetfulness, and from that time I was always happy. -St. Therese of Lisieux
What He wills
I desire neither death nor life. Were the Lord to offer me a choice, I would not choose. I will only what He wills, and I am pleased with whatever He does. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Jesus working in me
Yes, I can feel it, when I am charitable, it is Jesus working in me. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Pure love of Jesus
Oh! how much is the pure love of Jesus able to do, when it is not mixed with any self-interest or self-love! -St. Therese of Lisieux
All over the world
My actions, my little sufferings, can make God loved all over the world. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Only our love
So that is all that Jesus wants from us, he does not need our accomplishments, only our love. He thirsts for love. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Guard and defend
I know that all the eagles of heaven have pity on me and that they guard and defend me, putting to flight the vulture-like temptations which would destroy me. -St. Therese of Lisieux