All times are dangerous times.
TERESA OF AVILADon’t be curious of matters that don’t concern you; never speak of them, and don’t ask about them.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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One always goes on as one begins.
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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.
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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!
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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
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Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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God deliver me from people who are so spiritual that they want to turn everything into perfect contemplation, come what may.
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There seem to me a great many blessings which come from true poverty and I should be sorry to be deprived of them.
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Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.
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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.
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Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.
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Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
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