When I am before the Tabernacle, I can say only one thing to Our Lord: “My God, you know that I love You.” And I feel my prayer does not tire Jesus; loving the helplessness of His poor little spouse, He is content with her goodwill.
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Letter LT152 to her aunt, Madame Guérin (excerpt)
17 November 1893
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