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If I am despised by the world, If it considers me as…

“If I am despised by the world, If it considers me as nothing, A divine peace flood me. For I have the Host as my support. When I draw near the ciborium, All my sighs are heard... To be nothing is my glory. I am the atom of Jesus...” quote by Therese of Lisieux
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“If I am despised by the world, If it considers me as nothing, A divine peace flood me. For I have the Host as my support. When I draw near the ciborium, All my sighs are heard... To be nothing is my glory. I am the atom of Jesus...”

Therese of Lisieux

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine peace arises when one surrenders personal ego and trusts in God's support, seeing oneself as insignificant before the divine.

In simple terms: Peace comes from letting go of ego and trusting God.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and divine reliance.

Themes

humility faith spiritual surrender

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

spiritual devotional

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • religious contemplation
  • prayer
  • seeking inner peace

Key Concepts

theology self‑transcendence divine support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing yourself as 'nothing' affect your daily actions?
  • What does divine support mean in practical terms?
A Different Perspective

Even with divine support, human frailty can hinder true surrender.

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