More from Teresa of Avila
Everything seems to me to pass so quickly that we must concentrate on how to die rather than on how to live. How sweet it is to die if one has lived on the Cross with Christ.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila I thought of the soul as resembling a castle, formed of a single diamond or a very transparent crystal, and containing many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Don’t be curious of matters that don’t concern you; never speak of them, and don’t ask about them.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila 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.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila 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.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa 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
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