I would be happy to bear the greatest sufferings - even without God's knowing it, if this were possible-...if only I knew that in this way a smile would rise to His lips.

St. Therese of Lisieux
Last Conversations p 239

...I can't rest as long as there are souls to be saved. But when the angel will have said; "Time is no more!" then I will take my rest...

St. Therese of Lisieux
Last Conversations p 102

True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbor's faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.

~ St Therese of Lisieux

O Jesus, why can't I tell all little souls how unspeakable is Your condescension? ...Your secrets of Love, O Jesus...can You not reveal them to others? ...I beg You to do it. I beg You to cast Your Divine Glance upon a great number of little souls. I beg You to choose a legion of little Victims worthy of Your LOVE!

St. Therese of Lisieux
Story of a Soul p 200