How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
TERESA OF AVILAThe closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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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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It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not always be the same.
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We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.
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I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
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Do not think you have gained a virtue unless you have first been tried by its opposite.
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The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
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It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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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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Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.
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