I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our ne… - Thérèse of Lisieux

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I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors'defects — not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.

Thérèse of Lisieux

Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Ame): The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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A brother who's helped by a brother is like a strong city.

In spite of everything, I feel that I am filled with courage; I am sure that God is not going to abandon me. [-]Oh. I want to refuse Him [Jesus] nothing, and even though I feel sad and alone on this earth, He still remains with me. And has not St. Teresa said: God alone suffices. "

And so it is in the world of souls, Our Lord’s living garden.

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