Jesus made me understand that the true, the only glory is that which will last for ever; that to attain to it we need not perform wonderful deeds, but rather, those hidden from the eyes of others and from self, so that the left hand knoweth not what the right hand doth.[1]
HIST. D'UNE AME, CH. IV
Thrèse is weak, very weak; of this
she has new and salutary experience
every day. But Jesus takes pleasure in
teaching her how to glory in her infirmities.[2]
It is a great grace this, for herein
is found peace and tranquillity. When
we see ourselves so miserable, we wish
no longer to look at self but only on the
Well-Beloved.
II LETTER TO HER COUSIN MARIE GUÉRIN
I am a very little soul who can offer
only very little things to the good God;
yet, it often happens that these little
sacrifices which give such peace to the
