Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
TERESA OF AVILAIt is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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Teach by works more than words.
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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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About the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
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We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.
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It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
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We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.
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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.
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Love draws forth love.
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Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
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One always goes on as one begins.
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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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