"I understood the words of the Imitation: "Be not solicitous for the shadow of a great name. - Thérèse of Lisieux

"I understood the words of the Imitation: "Be not solicitous for the shadow of a great name.

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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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Teresa no entiende la santidad como una serie de obras que tenemos que ejecutar o vicios que extirpar. Su planteamiento es más sencillo. Se trata de «ser lo que Dios quiere que seamos» (MsA 2vº) en cada momento y situación.

It would not disturb me if (supposing the impossible) God himself did not see my good actions. I love him so much, that I would like to give him joy without his knowing who gave it. When he does know, he is, as it were, obliged to make a return.

I said before, that I have learnt much by guiding others. In the first place I see that all souls have more or less the same battles to fight, and on the other hand, that one soul differs widely from another, so each must be dealt with differently.

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