Therese of Lisieux Trials Quotations

If you are willing to bear serenely the trial of being displeasing to yourself, then you will be for Jesus a pleasant place of shelter.

In spite of this trial, which takes all enjoyment from me, I can never the less, cry out, 'Lord, you fill me with joy in all that you do. For is there a joy greater than to suffer for love?'

Trials help us detach ourselves from the earth; they make us look higher than this world.

In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.