Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
TERESA OF AVILAWe need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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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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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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Souls without prayer are like bodies, palsied and lame, having hands and feet they cannot use.
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God is even kinder than you think.
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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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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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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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