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Education Quote by St. Therese of Lisieux

“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.” quote by St. Therese 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.””

St. Therese of Lisieux

About This Quote

Source Letter: Spiritual Correspondence, 1895

Jesus' teachings often clash with natural human emotions, requiring divine grace to truly understand and live them.

In simple terms: Grace bridges teachings and feelings.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine help to align faith and nature.

Themes

spirituality ethics human nature

Mood

contemplative humble

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • spiritual retreats
  • ethical decision making
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology grace inner conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does grace influence moral choices?
  • Can we reconcile faith with personal feelings?
A Different Perspective

Grace alone may not resolve all emotional struggles.

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