Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
TERESA OF AVILATo have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
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If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.
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If we learn to love the earth, we will find labyrinths, gardens, fountains and precious jewels! A whole new world will open itself to us. We will discover what it means to be truly alive.
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Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.
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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
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Teach by works more than words.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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He who has God finds he is lacking nothing.
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If we practice love of neighbor with great perfection, we will have done everything.
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From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.
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But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.
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