Ah! How contrary are the teachings of Jesus to the feelings… - Thérèse of Lisieux

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Ah! How contrary are the teachings of Jesus to the feelings of nature! Without the help of His grace it would be impossible not only to put them into practice, but to even understand them.

Thérèse of Lisieux

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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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