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Able Quote by Therese of Lisieux

“O Jesus! on this day, you have fulfilled all my desires. From now on, near the Eucharist, I shall be able To sacrifice myself in silence, to wait for Heaven in peace. Keeping myself open to the rays of the Divine Host, In this furnace of love, I shall be consumed, And like a seraphim, Lord, I…” quote by Therese of Lisieux
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“O Jesus! on this day, you have fulfilled all my desires. From now on, near the Eucharist, I shall be able To sacrifice myself in silence, to wait for Heaven in peace. Keeping myself open to the rays of the Divine Host, In this furnace of love, I shall be consumed, And like a seraphim, Lord, I shall love You.”

Therese of Lisieux

About This Quote

Total devotion to the divine transforms personal suffering into a sacred offering.

In simple terms: Love turns suffering into devotion.

Key Takeaway

Offer your pain as a spiritual sacrifice.

Themes

spirituality devotion sacrifice

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

mystical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • ritual fasting
  • service work
  • personal trials

Key Concepts

theology mysticism self‑transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to love through suffering?
  • How can devotion be balanced with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

May idealize suffering without addressing practical needs.

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