More from Teresa of Avila
There seem to me a great many blessings which come from true poverty and I should be sorry to be deprived of them.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything – God alone suffices.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Do not think you have gained a virtue unless you have first been tried by its opposite.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Teach by works more than words.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila 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.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila 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.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila About the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila
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