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If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces... never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That's the beauty of being alive... We can always start all over again. Enjoy God's amazing opportunities bestowed on us. Have faith in Him always.
Bernadette Soubirous
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The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health.'
Bernadette Soubirous
The Eucharist washes away the suffering of the soul with warmth and affection. Then it is felt that these words are true, 'Come to me all who are ailing; I will bring healing.'
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Why must we suffer? Because here below pure Love cannot exist without suffering. O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours.
Bernadette Soubirous
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I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them. I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendor of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus himself in perfect safety.
Bernadette Soubirous
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The Blessed Virgin used me like a broom, and then put me back in my place.
Bernadette Soubirous
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My hope is in you, Lord. Be my refuge, for You are my strength.... Into Your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, Lord, God of Truth.
Bernadette Soubirous
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Watch over me, Father, so that everything I do may be with the intention of pleasing Jesus.
Bernadette Soubirous
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My Jesus, fill my heart with so much love that one day it will break just to be with you. My Jesus, you know I have placed you as a seal on my heart. Remain there always.
Bernadette Soubirous
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Love overcomes, love delights, those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice.
Bernadette Soubirous
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It is loving the Cross that one finds one heart, for Divine Love cannot live without suffering.
Bernadette Soubirous
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It is so good, so sweet and above all, so beneficial to suffer.
Bernadette Soubirous
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O Jesus and Mary, let my entire consolation in this world be to love you and to suffer for sinners.
Bernadette Soubirous
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What will be the crown of those who, humble within and humiliated without, have imitated the humility of our Savior in all its fullness!
Bernadette Soubirous