Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
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(On entering Carmel) I came to save souls and especially to pray for priests.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Therese of Lisieux expresses her mission to focus on spiritual salvation and the importance of prayer for priests.
In this quote, Therese of Lisieux emphasizes her dedication to the spiritual well-being of others, particularly priests, who play a vital role in the faith community. Her mission is centered on saving souls, which reflects her deep commitment to prayer and intercession, highlighting the spiritual responsibility she feels towards religious leaders and the broader community.
Themes
PrayerSoulsPriestsMissionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the importance of intercession, this quote can inspire the congregation to pray for their leaders.
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You heard me, only Friend whom I love. To ravish my heart, you became man. You shed your blood, what a supreme mystery!... And you still live for me on the Altar. If I cannot see the brilliance of your Face Or hear your sweet voice, O my God, I can live by your grace, I can rest on your Sacred Heart!
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Holiness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and little in the arms of God, aware of our weakness, and confident - in the most audacious way - in His Fatherly goodness.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks.
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Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul's miseries, her burdens, her needs - everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events - to the heart that loves, all is well.
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