For Thérèse, poetry was not “art for amusement,” because she did not write for her own satisfaction but out of duty, or at least with a concern to se… - Thérèse of Lisieux

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For Thérèse, poetry was not “art for amusement,” because she did not write for her own satisfaction but out of duty, or at least with a concern to serve, to help, and to encourage.6

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About Thérèse of Lisieux

Thérèse of Lisieux (2 January 1873 – 30 September 1897) was a French Discalced Carmelite nun. She was canonized in 1925.

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Also Known As: The Little Flower
Alternative Names: Therese of Lisieux Saint Therese of Lisieux Therese Martin Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, O.C.D. Marie-Françoise-Therese Martin Santa Teresa de Lisieux Teresita del Nino Jesus St Theresa of the Child Jesus Marie-Françoise Martin Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin
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At this time I chose
as friends two little girls of my own age; but how shallow are the hearts of creatures! One
of them had to stay at home for some months; while she was away I thought about her very
often, and on her return I showed how pleased I was. However, all I got was a glance of indifference — my friendship was not appreciated. I felt this very keenly, and I no longer sought
an affection which had proved so inconstant. Nevertheless I still love my little school friend,
and continue to pray for her, for God has given me a faithful heart, and when once I love,
I love for ever.

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Si llego a pensar o decir algo [19vº] que le guste a mis hermanas, encuentro muy natural que se apoderen de ello como de un bien propio. Tal pensamiento pertenece al Espíritu Santo y no a mí, ya que san Pablo dice que sin este Espíritu de Amor no podemos llamar «Padre» a nuestro Padre que está en los cielos. Por lo tanto es muy libre de servirse de mí para ofrecer un buen pensamiento a un alma. Si creyera que este pensamiento me pertenece, sería como «el asno que llevaba las reliquias», el cual tomaba como dirigidos a él los homenajes tributados a los santos. No desprecio los pensamientos profundos que alimentan el alma y la unen a Dios, pero hace tiempo que he comprendido que no hay que apoyarse en ellos ni hacer consistir la perfección en recibir muchas luces. Los pensamientos más hermosos nada son sin las obras.

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