But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.
TERESA OF AVILAAccustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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One always goes on as one begins.
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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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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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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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Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends 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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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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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 the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
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Pain is never permanent.
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It is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body.
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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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In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
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If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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