First grace

Detail of photo of St. Therese of Lisieux holding the image of the Holy Face, in the garden at the Le Carmel monastery.

“Many people say, “I don’t have the courage to make this sacrifice.” Let them do what I did: exert a great effort. God never refuses that first grace which gives one the courage to act; afterwards the heart is strengthened” -St. Therese of Lisieux


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