Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Therese Of LisieuxRead
You heard me, only Friend whom I love. To ravish my heart, you became man. You shed your blood, what a supreme mystery!... And you still live for me on the Altar. If I cannot see the brilliance of your Face Or hear your sweet voice, O my God, I can live by your grace, I can rest on your Sacred Heart!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses deep love and devotion to God, highlighting the mystery of faith and the presence of divine grace.
In this quote, Saint Therese of Lisieux conveys a profound sense of love and reverence for God. She recognizes the mystery of Christ's sacrifice and the ongoing presence of the divine in her life, which brings her peace and sustenance even in the absence of physical manifestations. The quote beautifully illustrates the intimate relationship between the believer and the divine, emphasizing reliance on grace and the comforting notion of resting in God's love.
Themes
LoveFaithGraceDevotionSacrificeMystery
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon focused on love and devotion, this quote can be shared to highlight the deep connection believers feel.
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All quotes →I prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
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Holiness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and little in the arms of God, aware of our weakness, and confident - in the most audacious way - in His Fatherly goodness.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks.
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Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul's miseries, her burdens, her needs - everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events - to the heart that loves, all is well.
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In spite of this trial, which takes all enjoyment from me, I can never the less, cry out, 'Lord, you fill me with joy in all that you do. For is there a joy greater than to suffer for love?'
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