Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
TERESA OF AVILA
TERESA OF AVILA
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Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila About the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life. . . . If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila
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