Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.
TERESA OF AVILAFrom silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
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All times are dangerous times.
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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.
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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.
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What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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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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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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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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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.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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