Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
TERESA OF AVILAThere is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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All times are dangerous times.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.
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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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True perfection consists in the love of God and our neighbour, and the better we keep both these commandments, the more perfect we shall be.
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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.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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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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The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.
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