St. therese of lisieux quotes about life

The Little Flower, great saint of charity and Doctor of the Church, teaches us so much in her simplicity, purity of heart, humility, charity, and childlike trust in God.  In theory, her theology seems so easy, but in reality, most of us struggle with becoming more and more dependent on God.  As adults, we see surrender as an act of abdication rather than an act of extraordinary confidence in God’s providence for our lives.  Let us contemplate St.

Therese’s words for our lives and how we may grow in these virtues day by day. Here are 10 St. Therese of Lisieux quotes to learn from. 

1. "The good God does not need years to accomplish His work of love in a soul; one ray from His Heart can, in an instant, make His flower bloom for eternity."

What a beautiful thought, far more than mere sentimentality!  The beautiful Little Flower knew with such depth and wisdom that all it takes for God to move in and through us is expectant faith.  Many sain