We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
TERESA OF AVILAAbout the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
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The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
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The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
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God is even kinder than you think.
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Don’t imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
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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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After you die, you wear what you are.
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Love draws forth love.
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To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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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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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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