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“I also understood that God's love shows itself just as well in the simplest soul which puts up no resistance to His grace as it does in the loftiest soul.” quote by Therese of Lisieux
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“I also understood that God's love shows itself just as well in the simplest soul which puts up no resistance to His grace as it does in the loftiest soul.”

Therese of Lisieux

About This Quote

Source Spiritual Writing: The Little Flower, 1928

Divine love is equally present in humble, unresisting hearts as in lofty, ambitious ones.

In simple terms: God's love shines in both simple and lofty souls.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility to receive grace.

Themes

humility grace spirituality

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community service
  • counseling
  • spiritual direction

Key Concepts

theology divine love humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you resist grace in pride?
  • How can simple humility deepen faith?
A Different Perspective

Even lofty souls may resist grace; humility is not the only path.

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